I see GH as a love letter from programmers to its patrons. It's a video game meant primarily for people who love video games, just like Grindhouse was modeled as a movie experience for people who love movies.
This is probably the best thing I've read here in months. I completly agree.
Godhand is an essential title for any PS2 library.
"One of the ways I gauge a DS game is by recharges. "...Tycho (Penny Arcade)