I am also amazed that there are "gamers" who haven't heard of this game, and I pity those who buy this game simply because the name "Halo" is in the title.
GR was the most critical of the reviews I've read so far, but I'm guessing Halo fans should stick to other shooters and RTS fans should look elsewhere. Even at its best I can't see this game competing with the majority of 2009's Q1 lineup.