I stopped reading at the graphics when he said Halo looked better. I think everyone knows I hated Resistance but I will still always admit it looked better than Halo 3.

The characters in Halo 3 were fine and the outside environments looked really good, but the inside environments were just empty and terrible looking. Resistance was at least consistent.

so gameplay is based on preference (someone who prefers run-gun goes for halo apparently, according to the article)

graphics is unfair because of difference in release

story for the newbie shooter
characters for the newbie shooter

online for the established, experienced shooter.

Although halo 3 is still enjoyed by millions, I think Insomniac would be pleased with this article, as it's their first attempt at a shooter and manages to outdo the "ultimate shooter" in several areas.

It is a matter of preference, I love Halo, but I am a bit biased because I have been a fan since the beginning. R1 was/is a great game and provides players with their own unique experience. Comparisons can be made, but fair or not, you are going to have many disagreements.

Halo 3's online is awesome, and Until Gears 2 or R2 or any other game proves otherwise........it holds the title this gen.

online: halo3

campaign: resistance, halo 3 campaign was a real letdown to me.

Overall i liked resistance the best, because i was not to hyped about the game, like i was with halo 3. Halo2>>>>>>>>halo3 imo.

Yeh, they have certainly been looking for an FPS franchise that might come close, and I think they have it hit the jackpot with the sequels to Resistance and Killzone

"Recap:

Gamplay: Resistance threw some great punches with the weapons, however Halo still comes out on top gameplay wise.

Graphics: An unfair trial I’m afraid, but yes, Halo Wins.

Characters: With the amazing selection of enemies, Resistance leaves their mark.

Story: The in-depth and attractive storyline of Resistance definitely beats the pile of manure known as the Halo 3 story

Online: Bungie has done it again! Creating an amazingly fun online takes the win here."

I disagree with Characters and Story, just because Halo 3 had a terrible story doesn't make RFOM 1's story that great overall. It was just another good shooter when it came out. For Characters I felt that the enemies in Halo overall have a much better personality and there was nothing really endearing to remember them by.

 I strongly disagreed with the comment about Halo 3 taking the graphics to the max. Halo has never been a graphics showcase. The Halo franchise is much better known for the audio and soundtrack which didnt even get a mention in the article from either game.

You could always compare Halo 1 to RFOM 1 if you want...

I third it. Halo had superior art direction but the graphics themselves were probably only marginally better than RFoM. The lighting was a bit better but H3 had some fugly facial rendering.

Overall, I think H3 looked better but not because of the graphics themselves... It was mainly the art direction and design of the game that puts it over RFoM IMO.

Resistance definitely has a better single player campaign in the same way that Halo definitely has a better multi-player offering. Still, I'm quite surprised by how good Resistance MP actually was, especially for being a launch title.