@ CGI-Quality
I don't agree:
http://kineticninja.blogspot.com/2009/01/naughty-dog-realtime-graphics-and_31.html
Technically Gears of War 2 really shows its age in comparison with the best graphics this gen and personally I dislike the character models (especially as in art style).
I am not saying it's a horrible looking game and maybe not the worst looking one in this list, but I even consider one of your favourites, Heavy Rain, to top this head & shoulders in terms of graphics and that didn't make the list.