As for the combat. To say that it is too easy because you are using auto combat is like blaming a game for being too easy because you play it on easy mode.
The fact is, combat would be too hard for people like you if it weren't for the auto combat button. The battles against stronger opponents can be quite nuanced and auto battle is more than often less optimal. The paradigms add depth by creating the right ones and using split second timing. If you find, tame and develop your monsters they will take on major roles and excel the two MCs.
You can say everything about the rest of the game but the combat is certainly not shallow or easy. Unless of course you're using auto combat like a pussy.
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