The comparison to Jedi is not a good one.
You know, it seems like you didn't play it very well and, rather, convinced yourself that it was complete garbage.
"There are no upgrades, etc." Why don't you talk about the positive aspects?
Now the hero has become a hero on the battlefield, not sitting on a horse and eating popcorn:D
Why is it a bad comparison? Rather, it's a crude one. There is such a thing as tradition. And Lucas clearly understands this. That's why all parts of "Star Wars" are exactly "Star Wars" and nothing else.
A hero on the battlefield is a double-edged sword. Personally, I was looking forward to this innovation, and then I was disappointed. He has nothing to do on the battlefield - let him sit on a horse. A hero on the battlefield is either a punching bag or a monster. And there are no alternative development paths for the hero.
The only positive thing I saw in the fourth game was the beautiful graphics and the powerful map editor.
And what do you think, why did Mr. Caningham apologize for the fourth part of Heroes and for "Chronicles"? It was clearly not out of modesty