Lost Planet: The cold suppresses me

(tags game, Xbox 360, FPS)

One of the five games that made me buy a Xbox 360 was Lost Planet. After the high point of finishing Legendary Halo 3, I started this game. Though I played the demo again and again at the game shop kiosks, it feels like its starting to lose the novelty. Its Halo 3 and Crackdown's fault. Lost Planet feels so slow. Walking is slow. Melee is slow (but probably unnecessary). I have passed only 3 levels but its dragging. But it feels epic.

One thing that is new to me that is different from previous consoles is that the achievements keep me going. I "need" more gamer point cred. I don't know whether to praise MSFT for making me get more out of the game, or to lambast them for making me waste my time. I know I am ridiculous because I am the one making me do things. Choice is good. Making a bad choice is bad. :-/