Never played it, but assuming it is similar to Xenogears, I really hope they change either to a more traditional RPG battle system, to X or something new, because I dont like that battle system.(Even though I did finish that game)
My (locked) thread about how difficulty should be a decision for the developers, not the gamers.
https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=241866&page=1