Software:Gears Pop
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| Developer(s) | Mediatonic |
| Publisher(s) | Xbox Game Studios |
| Series | Gears |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS |
| Release | August 22, 2019 |
| Genre(s) | Real-time strategy |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Gears Pop! was a mobile real-time strategy video game in which two players battle using Funko Pop!-stylized characters from the Gears fictional universe. Its gameplay is modeled on that of Clash Royale. The game released in August 2019 on Android, iOS, and Windows platforms, about a month in advance of the next major entry in the series, Gears 5. The game was developed by UK-based developer Mediatonic.[1]
On October 28, 2020 Gears Pop! Announced an end date of April 26, 2021 with the following press release:
"Thank you Gears! Together we have taken on countless waves of Horde and vanquished foes on the Versus battlefield but sadly Gears Pop! is closing on April 26, 2021. Until that time, we’re bringing back some of our most popular events, increasing Bounty rewards, and upping the drop rates for Legendary Pins. Effective immediately, in-app purchasing has also been disabled. Thank you for your understanding and support."
Gameplay
In Gears Pop, two players battle by playing tokens on a playfield, which spawn Funko Pop-stylized characters from the Gears of War fictional universe. The characters use cover points to advance on the enemy's two defense turrets and home base before the opponent accomplishes the same. Apart from its cover mechanics, its gameplay heavily resembles that of Clash Royale.[3]
The game is free-to-play and uses microtransactions.[3] It is one of the few mobile games to feature Xbox achievement compatibility.[4]
Development
The game was announced at E3 2018 and was released on August 22, 2019, on Android, iOS, and Windows platforms, about a month prior to the next major release in the series, Gears 5.[5]
Reception
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Within a week of launch, Gears Pop had over one million users.[7]
References
- ↑ Batchelor, James (January 21, 2019). "How Mediatonic is bringing Gears of War to mobile". Gameindustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-01-21-how-mediatonic-is-bringing-gears-of-war-to-mobile. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ↑ Boddy, Zachary (October 28, 2020). "Gears POP! reportedly shutting down next year, after less than two years". windowscentral.com. https://www.windowscentral.com/gears-pop-reportedly-shutting-down-next-year-after-less-two-years. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Grubb, Jeff (2019-08-23). "Gears Pop is Clash Royale with cover mechanics" (in en-US). VentureBeat. https://venturebeat.com/2019/08/23/gears-pop-is-clash-royale-with-cover/. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- ↑ O'Connor, James (2019-08-20). "Gears Pop! Releases August 22, And Will Offer 1000 Gamerscore - Here's The Achievement List" (in en-US). GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-pop-releases-august-22-and-will-offer-1000-g/1100-6469272/. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- ↑ Bankhurst, Adam (2019-08-22). "Gears POP! Gameplay Showcases Marcus Fenix, Cole Train, and Chainsaws - IGN" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/08/23/gears-pop-gameplay-showcases-marcus-fenix-cole-train-and-chainsaws. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- ↑ "Gears Pop! Critic Reviews for iOS". Metacritic. Archived on August 31, 2019. Error: If you specify
|archivedate=, you must also specify|archiveurl=. https://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/gears-pop!. Retrieved November 6, 2019. - ↑ Winslow, Jeremy (2019-08-29). "The New Funko-Themed Gears Pop Game Is Off To A Strong Start" (in en-US). GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-new-funko-themed-gears-pop-game-is-off-to-a-st/1100-6469493/. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
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