It's really sitting in this uncanny valley between turn-based and action-based combat that's not good.

I do find this interesting to read! From my circles and reading, the general consensus is that the battle system is masterful lol. They're swift, fluid, over quickly! You gotta be doing something wrong, I reckon!

I guess it's only really an issue for people growing up in a completely different universe of gaming.

One thing to note, the ghosts you've no doubt come across several times now, are a new addition. Even after the second game I'm not entirely sure of their purpose. I mean, I get it. I just don't exactly know why they were necessary.

There's some other things too that have changed massively I won't let you in on. I tried to write a non-spoiler version but even that threatens everything lol