I’m so glad when I started playing this last summer after XC1, I decided to wait for a patch. Much more enjoyable for me. I will say all the systems got overwhelming fast though in this game. I know I’m still at the beginning, so hoping it all eventually clicks for me.
I’ve been interested in these games. What do you mean by systems? Does this game have a million different button combinations?
Took me 80hrs and a hard stop at a story boss for me to finally check YouTube videos on how the combat worked. It wasn't so much the combat system that was confusing but understanding what everything on the screen meant. It eventually became my top 3 JRPG combat system along with FFX and Expedition 33. It is also my most played game on the Switch. I plan to do a 3rd playthrough at some point.
honestly I was like 30 to 40 hours deep before things really clicked for me... but once it did I was absolutely in love with the game.
just don't forget to tweak the audio settings if you aren't hearing music in battles :) have fun! it's one of my all time favorite combat systems once it clicks (and after they open all the mechanics up which takes quite awhile)