[quote name='Strell']Also: Man, this game seems polarizing. First we get warm impressions on here from long ago. Then some hype. Then it comes out and it seems to die down. Then it seems to be a poor addition to the series. Then I see reviews proclaiming it one of the best, with likewise remarks on here.
Make up your minds people.[/QUOTE]
I think it's because reviewers are disappointed the game hasn't received any major overhauls to the core gameplay (and it's very true) and thus falls in the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
Trail and Error gameplay polarizes people, especially since you have to present an exact piece of evidence at the exact time, and while there are other logical connections you can make, the game only wants you to point out what it wants you to.
It's a flaw that's just inherent of the design and likely won't change.
For me, as long as the writing/translation is spot on, I will always be a fan.