Gears of War just feels so dang good to play, and somehow it’s characters work their way into my heart despite their rugged appearances and laughable “personalities.” I was skeptical to play the first game in 2021 through back-compat when there has been a thorough remaster, but this game holds up beautifully! This was the perfect game to play online, cooperatively with a friend—engaging gameplay, some minor coordination, but plenty of time to just talk and shoot some monsters.