being a casual gamer with limited time for gaming... i'm OK with the energy counter. it makes things more challenging -- i actually end up planning out my 3D sessions. it's really different from PL and SL. i can appreciate this coz it means levelling up is about the same pace for everyone. no more of those playing 24-7 and getting 20+levels higher than me within 1 week.

but i found the 3D missions a bit too short. longer would be fun... they seem especially short in multiplayer mode.

i like the StoryLine... i actually enjoy a good story. sometimes, i miss out on the story/ notes and end up redoing just to see the notes again.