Actually, it's the exact opposite. Any formula will eventually become boring, so if you give everything right from the beginning, people will be bored even quicker than if you give them options bit by bit. It also allow player to understand mechanics one at a time instead of having to deal with everything at the same time.
Did you never ask yourself why characters start so weak in just about any game ?
Nor it proves they do. So without any actual number, people shouldn't make assumption on what the playerbase as a whole want or think. And since you'll always find ~~clear~~ claims on every side for every topic...not relevant.
