The Iconic Horde Mode is BackHorde mode has been a staple of the Gears of War franchise since the second game, being a mode that defined a generation. It makes Gears of War: E-Day's Horde mode feel more lively, a living and breathing world that's more than four players. It makes Gears of War: E-Day's Horde mode feel more lively, a living and breathing world that's more than four players. Suffice to say, we only had a few hours with the Horde mode of Gears of War: E-Day but we’re happy with how it turned out so far. We were only able to play a few hours of Gears of War E-Day, but we were left wanting more.