It's still Fantasy like I mean c'mon.... a Prince who has red eyes and can sense people's death ? It's just a more realistic like Fantasy.

Did they complain when Final Fantasy VIII looked more realistic way back when ?

Though I can see why they wouldn't be happy, a more realistic fantasy is more fitting towards Western tastebuds. I do prefer the more FF IX- esque approach and hopefully they do bring that back one Final Fantasy, but for now Final Fantasy XV feels too refreshing to pass up. Sorry Japan, but I understand your feels on this.