"Gears of War 4" is getting positive feedbacks from gamers who have played the game since 2011, though there are also complaints on overpriced microtransactions. The Coalition's version this year has the mix of old and new characters which gamers find exciting. The story is well-justified and has a lot of multiplayer options.
In a report, the franchise's new developer had said that the randomized loot boxes "Gears of War 4" would be optional and only for cosmetic items only. Gamers thought, that in no way, will it affect the competitive versus mode.
Some fans of "Gears of War 4" are not happy the way The Coalition and Microsoft Game Studios are handling the microtransactions issues as they feel that they are being ripped off. Hopefully, they will not resort to banning the store; or worse, abandoning the game and campaigning against this new version.
"Gears of War 4" game card system was not only overpriced, but they have also become the center of updates and communications in the game community. Even the game's cooperative mode seems to force the player to pay in order to win.
Gamers can pay $1.29 up to $6.49 for each pack in "Gears of War 4" virtual collectible cards which contain different weapon models, character outfit or extra experience points. However, players cannot even choose what they pay for since the process is all randomized.
What happens to players then who refuse to buy something from the loot box? Well, they might find themselves stuck in Horde mode over a span of hours, but still unable to progress in the game. GameNGuide reported that "FIFA 17" has taken over the number one spot in the UK sales chart from "Gears of War 4."
Could the unresolved issue on overpriced microtransactions and loot boxes be the cause of The Coalition's game sliding from the top spot? Stay tuned to GamenGuide for the latest news and update on "Gears of War 4."