Type-0 is definitely easier to get a handle on than XV. I think it's very similar to KH in terms of the enemy telegraphing and your ability to dodge. I learned the game early on by playing with every single character in the training arena to find out who was good and who wasn't, putting early skill points into dodging abilities. You'll soon know what you can do and what you can't. I am hoping XV is nudged more in this direction when it comes out.

Don't forget you can also bump the difficulty down at any time and if you want to fight long range, someone like King does pretty well as a main.