Gears of War and Halo are two totally separate games if you ask me. A third person and first person shooter dont lie in the same bed. I think any of the old Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Duke Nukem players can appreciate the enhanced simplicity of the game. Its you, the guns and the bad guys with a feel good story line mixed with a little humor that gets you into the game. I view the Halo line as up to date versions of my favorite classics...