I know this is a feedback and some may not like cutscenes and story but i fell in love for the story and cutscenes and the way it makes you feel you are part of the story. I'm sorry the game wasn't to your liking and hope you find your kind of game.
But i wanna say that i hope it's not about wanting to change the core of the game because some new players didn't like. This game is like 5 years old and always been this way. I love everything the game offers so please people, don't change it. Only play the type of game you enjoy. Everyone is different.