I think everyone knows it is easy to compare things, even when they aren't the same.
But when we talk about games, we usually compare games of the same type, hence making a fair comparison. Sure there can be comparisons made between Halo and Metroid Prime, but will they be fair? Ofcourse not, and that is the point that is trying to be made.
If you were to make a head-to-head comparison between Halo and Metroid from a FPS point of view, then Halo has won the comparsion already. Consider this. Someone can only afford one game, and it's between Halo and Metroid, yet he doesn't know much about either game. If someone compares the games from one point of view, categorising both games under the same genre (FPS), then I assure you that not only would Halo win the head-to-head, but it would also make Metroid sound like a bad game, as it doesn't really have the elements to make it a contender to other high calibur FPS's.
On the other hand, if both games were compared under the assumption that both games were FPA's, then Metroid would be the out and out winner. But since both games are totally different in more ways to one, comparing both games would be unwise.
Put it this way, would you recommend Metroid Prime to a hard core FPS fan? Or would you recommend Halo to an adventure freak? Thought not.
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