What consumers expect of a FF-title

[Holy_Dragoon]

I think that FF did need to evolve into the next generation, but it tried to do too much. It would have been better left to another series, or an FF spin-off series like the Crystal Chronicles. Gradual evolution might have kept more current fans interested, while adding in game-play elements to entice a new generation.

grandm hit it right on. Personally I like the changes, and have enjoyed every FF to this day, but I find I am a rare breed who embraces change fairly well.