So, yeah, the main criticism is totally fair. I personally think that was the main problem with the first Xenoblade, you have to put an extra effort to learn a lot of things. A good game design implies that you don't have to read the manual to learn the most complex gameplay mechanics of the game. At, least, in my opinion. I don't mind about that, but it's something to be noted. Well, reading the reviews I'm even more excited about the game. The criticisms, although valid, won't be an obstacle to enjoy the game.