I do like some of the changes in this new Tales game, though there are some drawbacks as well.

Cons:
A.I / Strategy settings only appear to really work if you use one of the pre-made profiles, custom profiles don't appear to allow for healing to really work. They also removed the strategy options to tell direct your allies to run or get clear.

Pro's:
How you use skills was changed slightly from the joystick+button, to just a button and the optional set of buttons when you hold the modifier(L2) key. I personally like this change as with the joystick I was always accidentally just off and using the wrong skills.

All and all though, The story is great and the characters have really great personalities. Pick it up and give it a shot. ;P

I do like some of the changes in this new Tales game, though there are some drawbacks as well. Cons: A.I / Strategy settings only appear to really work if you use one of the pre-made profiles, custom profiles don't appear to allow for healing to really work. They also removed the strategy options to tell direct your allies to run or get clear. Pro's: How you use skills was changed slightly from the joystick+button, to just a button and the optional set of buttons when you hold the modifier(L2) key. I personally like this change as with the joystick I was always accidentally just off and using the wrong skills. All and all though, The story is great and the characters have really great personalities. Pick it up and give it a shot. ;P