If you are still reading this thread op what I genuinely recommend if you want to enjoy this game is to get some friends and do all side content that might pose some challenge for you in your playthrough.

The game was not designed to be this easy it was changes made to appeal to story players basically so don't expect too much difficulty or engagement or fun in normal content.

Game feels better than any other when you are with friends and when you do the hard content there is to do with friends which is why people tend to look past the negatives.