Well, the X-Men game is supposed to be more sandboxy than this one as I had envisioned it when I took over.  I wanted the X-Men game to be like 70% nonaction and 30% action, while the Avengers game I wanted like 60% action with 40% nonaction.  I wanted plot and superheroic stuff happening beyond a simple "who's going to get with who" element.  If that ratio isn't what you're looking for, let me know now.  If enough of you really want something different, I can work to change it.