If you approach the game with an open mind then it will be good.

Just because it's not the "same ole" doesn't mean it's not good. There are some things that could be changed, but that is the case with most games, especially FF games, so it's nothing that should deter people from at least trying the game. It is truly a next gen FF experience. If you've got surround sound then turn that thing on too.

Oh and the gameplay is in fact extremely good and the game is actually challenging. The battle system is very ingenious.