They're like angry villagers, they fear change and want things to stay similar to the "old" games. So lets see! Old gameplay that makes you want to poke both your eyes out to avoid seeing it? Check. Now how about combining that with new age graphics? OH MY GOD, We've got the perfect final fantasy. Not.

Ps, change = Good. I would have stopped playing final fantasy if new innovations like the gambit system or the new more action/moving based battle system hadnt been introduced.

Oh and sure, it hasnt got some of the old summons but whats the dealio? I LIKE the new summons, just because they don't have that nostalgic feel that makes you want to jerk off doesent mean its a bad change. It adds something NEW. "I can't wait to play the next final fantasy game, I wonder what new summons it'll feature! and its a...ifrit, the same attack but done differently and in a cooler but longer way, OH MY GOD, I THINK I CAME."

*Rants on more*

Ps, before anyone says anything about the story, I know it was slightly non-existant but it was quite a mature story and I love it.