GOW may seem like a typical shoot-em-up but because of its limited 4 v 4, small map and limited weapon on map. It's all about teamwork, rushing with shotgun & grenade doesn't work in rank match all the time. Usually those who rush to grenade die first, especially in the map - gridlock.
For me GOw is not stop & pop. Is Cover & Cover Fire (assist team)!!!

Alot of people didn't realize how powerful pistol can be as well~

IMO, both game are all about the player you play with. Both can get tactical to a certain extend...