In some ways, the game feels like the beginning of a classical 'hero's journey.' JD is untested. They're off on a lark, wise-cracking and talking like the young invincibles they are. Even when things get deadly serious part way in, JD, Kait and Del joke around and, for the most part, never seem too burdened by the peril they find themselves in. It's a handsome game, but maybe not one with much in the way of brains. JD is the generic white guy who is joined by Kait, the cute Asian chick and Del, the funny black dude, as they fight their way through the dangerous world of Sera. JD is a carefree young man, with none of the rough edges that made his father such an iconic video game character.Īnd Gears of War 4's story largely fits JD's personality-it's light-hearted at first, even when things get dangerous.
Gears of War 4 takes place 25 years after the events of Gears of War 3. Instead of Marcus Fenix, you take on the role of JD Fenix.
