Gears of War is a third-person shooter video game developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Studios for the Xbox 360. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is struggling against an alien race known as the Locust. The game’s story follows the journey of Marcus Fenix, a soldier who becomes embroiled in the war against the Locust. Gears of War was acclaimed by critics for its graphics, gameplay, and story.