FFIVA kinda has it's own difficulty. ...Compare it to DoS. Enemies are the same, but you gain Exp. Faster, get more gil, some items are available for purchase, items are cheaper, but spells are learned the same levels as hardtype...

Well, it's a full-blown remake. But it is very easy. (Not as hard as hardtype though.) I'm guessing they toned it down for the new generation to play it? Meh. They most likely added the extra stuff for an added challenge (since it's so easy.) and for something new.

Or maybe it's because I've played this game so many times that I don't think it's hard anymore?

..But anyway, Advance is easier