Ok that makes sense then. I remember trying IV when it came out and still have it somewhere, and a little bitty bit of Nocturne back in the day but they didn’t hook me. This one has got me hooked and I think that may be because I haven’t gotten frustrated yet.I noticed that, too.
If you're new to the series, it's still a challenging game, IMO, at least until you collect the most game-breaking Miracles and skills. But if you're a veteran, it's easily one of the easiest mainline games.
A few times I’ve lost a little progress due to forgetting to save but honestly it was more of an excuse to spend more time in this world.