I have an issue with ''grinding mechanics'' too. It pisses me off and its why I wont be playing AC games any more or anything remotely similar to it in gameplay design (Farcry 3, Batman AO). Open world games these days focus too much on these and the majority of the 20+ Hr campaigns are spent doing cookie cutter token missions. I haven't the time or the interest to do this.
My tastes for games has simplified over the years. All I can about not are shooters, no matter how generic they are. If I can play with my friends, thats all I need. I don't even need the latest game, I am happy playing MW2 or Halo Reach or Gears 3.








