Article ID: 927626
Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
- Microsoft Xbox
SUMMARY
This article describes the single player and multiplayer game modes that are available in Gears of War.
MORE INFORMATION
Gears of War supports the following types of game modes:
- Campaign
You can select from the following types of single player (Campaign) games:
- Single player
- Split screen
- Co-op
- Versus
You can select from the following types of multiplayer (Versus) games:
- Local (split screen)
- System link
- Xbox Live
Campaign
In Campaign game mode, you play in story mode. You can play with one player or with two players who work together cooperatively.
To select a Campaign game mode, on the Main Menu screen, select Campaign, and then press the A button. The following options are available on the Campaign screen:
- Single Player
In single player mode, you play on your own as a single player. If you play on Xbox Live, you can invite a friend.
- Split-Screen
In split screen mode, you fight side by side with a friend.
- Join Co-Op Game
In this kind of co-op mode, you join a game and play a campaign with another player. You play as Dominic.
- Host Co-Op Game
In this kind of co-op mode, you host a campaign in which another player can join as Dominic.
Versus
In Versus game mode, you can host or join competitive multiplayer matches. To select a Versus game mode, on the Main Menu screen, select Versus, and then press the A button. The following options are available on the Versus Multiplayer screen:
- Local
In a Local match, you play one-on-one against another player on the same Xbox 360 console.
- System Link
In a system link match, you engage in combat against other players over a local area network.
- Xbox Live Ranked Match
In an Xbox Live Ranked match, you play true skill balanced games on Xbox Live where players' statistics are tracked.
- Xbox Live Player Match
In an Xbox Live Player match, you play public or private games on Xbox Live where players' statistics are not tracked.
- Leaderboards
On the leaderboard, you can see how you rank in competitive multiplayer matches.
Connection types
- System link
In system link play, you can connect up to eight Xbox consoles together on a local area network.
- Xbox Live
In Xbox Live play, you can connect up to eight people to play with on Xbox Live.
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