SKIP CINEMATIC/ SEE MULTIPLAYER SCOREBOARD START/PAUSE AIM SHOOT/THROW GRENADE SEE OBJECTIVES AND SQUAD STATUS RELOAD MANUAL FOR TECHNICAL REFERENCE Y POINT OF INTEREST MOVE X USE/INTERACT SWITCH WEAPONS B MELEE/TAG A TAKE COVER/ LOOK/CLICK TO ZOOM EVADE/MANTLE RESTRICTED DOCUMENT NO.:___________ Blood and Gore Intense Violence NO CHANGE IN CLASS Strong Language NAME:_________________Jonathan Harper RANK:_________________Sergeant 0808 Part No. X14-94452-01 Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB RESTRICTED COGFM2 WARNING Before playing this game, read the Xbox 360® Instruction Manual and any peripheral manuals for important safety and health information. P-TOC Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement manuals, see FOR TECHNICAL REFERENCE www.xbox.com/support or call Xbox Customer Support. COALITION OF ORDERED GOVERNMENTS FIELD MANUAL Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games Photosensitive Seizures CONTENT PAGE A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in Introduction ............................ 2 video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” Where We Stand .......................... 3 while watching video games. These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered Weapons ................................. 4 vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of Controller ............................. 10 consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. Heads-up Display ....................... 12 Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these The Crimson Omen (Life) ................ 14 symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience Targeting .............................. 15 these seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions: Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; Active Reload .......................... 16 play in a well-lit room; and do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a Melee .................................. 17 doctor before playing. Enemy Shields and Executions ........... 18 Cover and Basic Maneuvers .............. 19 ESRB Game Ratings The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide Interaction ............................ 22 consumers, especially parents, with concise, impartial guidance about the age- appropriateness and content of computer and video games. This information can Battle Options ......................... 23 help consumers make informed purchase decisions about which games they deem suitable for their children and families. Co-op Campaign ......................... 24 ESRB ratings have two equal parts: Multiplayer ............................ 25 • Rating Symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game. These symbols appear on the front of virtually every game box available for retail sale or Multiplayer Game Types ................. 28 rental in the United States and Canada. Camera and Photo Mode .................. 32 • Content Descriptors indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern. The descriptors appear Xbox 360 Information ................... 33 on the back of the box next to the rating symbol. ON BACK Credits ................................ 34 VIDEO ™ Cartoon Violence Warranty ............................... 36 GAME Mild Lyrics E Xbox Customer Support .................. 37 For more information, visit www.ESRB.org COGFM2/P-3 RESTRICTED WHERE WE STAND [MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN PRESCOTT] Video game designers ask a lot of their players. We had hoped the Lightmass bombing at Timgad would Beyond putting them in seemingly impossible situations with decimate the Locust Horde, but they survived, and overwhelming odds, we ask them to immerse themselves in the returned stronger than ever. They’ve brought with worlds that we craft. We ask them to believe the fantastic. them a force that can sink entire cities. Most importantly, we ask our players to drive the Even Jacinto, our last beacon of hope through all experience. To interact. And from that interaction comes a these dark days, is now at risk. Soon we’ll have tremendous amount of satisfaction and a connection to a nothing left to defend and that means we have only universe seldom seen in other forms of entertainment. one option: attack. This video game, GEARS OF WAR® 2, was designed around the Gears, what I ask of you now is not an easy thing, idea of cinematic action. We wanted the gameplay experience but it is necessary. If we are to survive, if we are to feel like a summer blockbuster where you, the gamer, are to live long enough to see the seasons pass, our the star. We built GEARS 2 to be an emotional rollercoaster children grow, and experience a time of peace that of a ride. One minute you’ll feel overwhelmed as the Locust we have never known, we must now take this fight to Horde is bearing down on you in the dark and the next the Locust. you’ll feel empowered as you send them back underground with your Chainsaw Bayonet. We will go to where they live and where they breed and we will destroy them. When you take control of Marcus Fenix™ and Delta Squad, you’re fighting for humanity itself. This is a story that This is the day we take the battle to the heart of is both epic in scale and also immensely personal. Dominic the enemy. This is the day we correct the course of Santiago’s frustration with not knowing the fate of his human history. This is the day we ensure our survival wife is building to a head. Jacinto itself, humanity’s last as a species! stand, is threatened and it’s do or die for mankind. Soldiers of the COG, my fellow Gears, go forth and We’ve put a lot of love into this game and we hope you bring back the hope of humanity! enjoy the ride! --Cliff Bleszinski Design Director, Epic Games, Inc. COGFM2/P-4 COGFM2/P-5 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED WEAPONS pisTols One-handed firing capability makes these the weapons to use while handling enemy shields and Boomshields. LANCER ASSAULT RIFLE SNUB PISTOL • The workhorse CoaliTion weapon • Fully auTomaTiC • inTended For midrange CombaT • deadliesT melee weapon • sTandard-issue CoaliTion sidearm • exCellenT baCkup weapon • zoom CapabiliTy To activate the Lancer’s Chainsaw Bayonet, press and hold B. This unique melee attack is designed to take Regular firing mode is a single shot. To increase the out most enemies in a single cut, but can also be used rate of fire, rapidly pull ^. to clear certain obstacles. First rule of the Gears: Take cover or die. or cover Take Gears: the of rule First HAMMERBURST ASSAULT RIFLE GORGON PISTOL • sTandard-issue loCusT drone weapon • powerFul medium-range weapon • more powerFul, aCCuraTe Than a lanCer • zoom CapabiliTy • dual-Clip aCTion • zoom CapabiliTy Superior to the Lancer when it comes to firing, but Capable of firing four short bursts per reload. Deadly lacks the melee capabilities of the Chainsaw Bayonet. at close range, though its power is offset by a small Can be fired faster by rapidly pulling ^, though this clip and long reload time. also reduces accuracy. GNASHER SHOTGUN BOLTOK PISTOL • exCellenT sTopping power • eighT-round CapaCiTy • perFeCT aCTive reload yields FasTer raTe oF Fire • exTremely deadly aT poinT-blank range • devasTaTing single shoT • zoom CapabiliTy Small ammo capacity, but its power more than makes up Greater accuracy than the Gorgon Pistol, but its for it. Can kill a Locust Drone in one shot at close six-shot capacity means every shot must count. Equally range, but is not nearly as powerful at farther effective at long and short ranges. distances. COGFM2/P-6 COGFM2/P-7 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED SCORCHER BOOMSHIELD FLAMETHROWER • porTable proTeCTion From gunFire and explosions • exCellenT For shooTing around or over Cover • Can be used in ConjunCTion wiTh any pisTol • perFeCT aCTive reload yields longer Flame Protects its wielder but reduces speed and Fires a concentrated flame that burns or kills. Targets maneuverability. To pick up, approach and press X. are often still dangerous while burning, so keep To plant in the ground for stationary cover, press and applying the heat to finish them off. hold ], then press A. Keep in mind that it can be kicked down by enemies. To discard, change weapons. grenades Hand-thrown explosive devices ideal for clearing an area. Hold ] to view trajectory. Move C to alter this LONGSHOT SNIPER RIFLE projected arc, then press ^ to throw. • mosT powerFul zoom available • deadly even aT long range Tag onto enemies, walls, and objects by pressing B. • perFeCT aCTive reload inCreases headshoT, helmeT damage Grenades on enemies blow up in seconds, while grenades on walls and objects become proximity traps. Can kill most Locust with a single headshot. To activate the integrated scope, press and hold ], then click C to zoom. One shot per reload. Let the explosion do the work FRAG SMOKE INK Creates an Obscures an area Poisons an area, explosion that with a cloud of making it BOOMSHOT can down or kill smoke while hazardous for a • Takes ouT mosT enemies wiTh one shoT • doesn’T slow movemenT enemies. Can also delivering a short time. • perFeCT aCTive reload yields addiTional ClusTer explosions close e-holes. concussive blast Prolonged Effective against that knocks exposure leads Produces a large initial blast, followed by several multiple targets. enemies on their to death. smaller explosions. Its heavy firepower is offset by a backs. slow reload time. Don’t use at close range or in tight quarters--the force of explosion can kill you along with your target. One shot per reload.