I hate games that have too much menu sim , upgrades or weapon wheels it is my most disliked thing in modern gaming so for me it was one massive positive I only hope for more games like this instead of the modern wardrobe sims.
Mine is working well just been playing finally finished my first gears 4 play through had since launch but horde mode happened, so much longevity from the game yet to play co op campaign . Was great no upgrades during the single player no menu sim gaming or crafting crap , linear game play I was in gaming heaven.
Have not got around to playing the first game as I really dislike Lotr i own it may try and get past my loathing give it a shot, may pick up the new game when it is cheap and not play it either ha ha either way will be scorping.