i didn't mention killzone 2 in the OP because it's not out yet. but i suspect it's going to be generic as well. look at all that black and grey.
gta4 hasn't been awarded game of the year by the major sites because they realized that it was less than the predecessor. i don't think people wanted a rehash. that's crazy.
god of war 2 was a vast improvement to the original. yeah, it's the same kind of gameplay, but they added a lot of nuances in the storyline, especially with the bosses. but yeah, that's still suspect to being rehashed.
but there's no way in my book that a rehash is good. no. if gears is still the same after 4 installations, people will get bored. just like gta4 is being treated now by major reviewers. innovation is always a good thing.
