I like the new update it's reminds me of mega man a little bit from gaming as a kid but I will be honest I don't know why people complained about gameplay to begin with I preferred gameplay being a little easier and simpler because I came for H scenes and atmosphere not for the level design being difficult or really for the gameplay being advanced
I enjoy the new stuff but honestly I'd prefer you guys focus on the h content more than the other gameplay personally though I respect others who ask for more from the gameplay aspect