I finished this game a few weeks back. If you finished the third game, you'll notice that the combat system is less frustrating. No more enemies constantly guarding and playing it safe. Grabbing or waiting for the enemy to attack first no longer feel like the only ways to play. You're given a variety of moves to help you counterattack and break the enemy's guard, and all of this is spread out through each protagonist. I recommend adjusting the difficulty if you think the fights are too easy.