Really, I respect your opinion, but I can't take it seriously when you use comments such as "the controls are awful" without giving examples. I'm not saying you're wrong or aren't entitled to your opinion (though I personally disagree with it), but you really should give it some more substance.
I personally thought Gears was an absolute thrill ride, with tightly-honed controls (I could easily, quickly, and efficiently advance from cover to cover, unlike Rainbow Six or Uncharted), and when playing against opponents of equal skill there is a tension in the multiplayer more palpable than any game I've ever played.







