Auto-attack is a step backward.

[Elexia]

out of 14 ffs, only 2 of them had auto attack, and only 1 of them didnt give you the option not use it. Auto Attack is not required a part of tradional rpg formula

Actually, traditional rpg sometimes has an "Auto battle" mechanic which wasn't always smartly scripted. FF wise, a few of the remakes incorporated an Auto Battle mechanic as well.