I have to say, this game really feels like what war would feel like. It's complete utter chaos (in a very good way). I'm extremely impressed with GG and Sony.
Half-Life 2 is a legend, but it's difficult to compare the two games. Yes, they are FPS - but the feel and environment is completely different. This was also the first FPS on a console where I didn't feel like I just wanted a mouse and keyboard. The feel of the game works so well with a controller. It's difficult to explain.
I have to agree with others, the full game is much better than the impression I got from the demo.
And for all haters, time to give credit where credit is due. Whether it's the PS3 hardware or the long time in development, this is more amazing than any of the shooters I've played this generation. And yes, I played through Halo, Gears, Resistance, etc.
"Naturally the common people don't want war: Neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, IT IS THE LEADERS of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is TELL THEM THEY ARE BEING ATTACKED, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. IT WORKS THE SAME IN ANY COUNTRY." --Hermann Goering, leading Nazi party member, at the Nuremberg War Crime Trials
Conservatives: Pushing for a small enough government to be a guest in your living room, or even better - your uterus.