So I was on the Gears 2 board...

MGS4 is extremely linearFFXIII360

It is but it's still a great game, as is GeOW and so will GeOW2, I believe MGS4 is just more realistic looking, but Gears is the better looking game overall imo, (I play both games on a Samsung 1080p 46")

EDIT: I use hdmi cables btw

While Gears Of War 2 does look graphically superior to MGS4 in terms of textures, MGS4 trumps that with its great and REALISTIC looking character models as well as terrific production values and a well-woven (although convoluted) storyline.

Comparing monsters, locusts and buff, steroid-and-adrenaline-injected men with guns and no helmets (like wth, headshot-invulnerable men, anyone?) to MGS4's high-polygon, detailed character models shouldn't even be a comparison to begin with.

Both games look great, period. MGS4 has the best character models in any console game, period. Gears Of War 2 may look like the console game with the best looking textures, but it isn't really that impressive.

Brainhunter

I agree with him, and you can see clearly that I lean towards the xbox 360 in almost every aspect.

I haven't played GEOW2 yet so I'll wait to see the thing running on my 360 . I expect it to be graphically very good . A lot of artwork went in Gears 1, which I really liked . It was graphically a big leap when it came out and still is considering the fact it turns up in these forums today in 2008 . MGS4 was graphically good but not SO good . Yes, animations and character models beat those of GEOW1 . Lightning beats that of GEOW1 , but textures were sometimes bland and empty . If i compare MGS4 to Uncharted by example, I find the Uncharted engine way more powerful graphically in terms of lightning and textures . I still find Uncharted a game graphically really impressive !!

Geow2 is shaping up nicely and visually it looks great... however i will judge after i play the game and see it in motion on my Tv, because small gameplay vids or pictures don't give you a true idea of the game... Still though am looking forward for Geow2, i liked the first game and hopefully Epic will deliver a better overall gaming experience with their sequel..

personally till now i think MGSIV is one of the best games (also visually) i played this gen on consoles...

Gears >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MGSIV

and I'm not just talking about visuals, I'm talking about every single aspect of the 2 games. Even Gears of Wars lack of story is better than MGSIV silly story lines with lame over the top dialogue, where characters have names like "BIG BOSS".... wow, so imaginative.Veterngamer