Yes, the controls suck. The c-stick on the new 3ds is a colossal fail. It's not even a stick, just a pressure sensitive thing. Impossible for precise aiming. How hard was it to put a second analog pad on the thing?
Actually the c-stick is awesome. I love it for camera controls in Monster Hunter and the like. I actually really like that it's a nub, and it's sensitivity is perfect.
I'm just saying I can't play these kinds of games without a mouse and keyboard.