There are certain expectations with certain series. You don't boot up DMC to find it's now a turn based RPG. Sure, it's fun but it's not what I play DMC for.
Fun isn't the problem. It's switching genres to a radical degree that is.
I'm sure this game will do well. Probably even better than 7 remake. If you're having fun, good for you. All I'm saying it's not what I play FF for. And again, I can swallow that gameplay if they manage to make the world and story interesting.
The only expectations I’ve ever had for Final Fantasy since like 10 is good graphics, presentation, and music. Also, Chocobo’ s, moogles, crystals, the usual line up of summons.
Expecting anything else is setting yourself up for failure.