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4. More varied multiplayer

Gears of War enjoyed considerable success online, but the possible improvements are plentiful. How about a class system, effectively removing the rush for weapons and instead allowing teams to focus on tactical positioning? Snipers, heavies, medics, rangers - they could all be included. And we've grown quite fond of the perks system Call of Duty 4 uses - Epic could rip that off and we wouldn't mind. Four Vs Four is fine, but how about Four Vs Four Vs Four Vs Four? This kind of multi-team game would surely throw up some unique gameplay scenarios and shake up the Gears multiplayer gameplay. And is a Halo-style party system too much to ask for? And we know that Gears multiplayer is made for team-play, but a plain Deathmatch mode would be an excellent addition.

3. Tweak the gameplay - don't ruin it

The key to Gears of War's success is its control scheme and brilliant cover system. While other games have used similar systems it just felt right in Gears, so we don't want Epic to fiddle with this too much. Something the developer could look at is improving the AI. We don't want to be fighting Locust soldiers with IQs high enough to be members of Mensa, but some more flanking and better tactics wouldn't go amiss. If we're being picky, enemies could eat tarmac a little quicker. We know those guys are tough, but with the amount of blood they spill you'd expect them to die a little quicker.

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