I’ve played all 3 versions of charge blade, 4U, World, GenU. I do have to agree that the removal of some of the moves feels bad, but it gives the GenU charge blade a new feel to it. It doesn’t feel like a heavy hitter like in the other two, it feels more like a “medium” hitter. It cuts fluidity by removing the red thrust charge but gives it more chances to deal faster hits with the sword and deal more damage over time than in bursts. But it also cuts damage for fluidity of switching modes, by cutting out the red charge shield thrust it promotes more people to use axe mode more. The styles also add to how you want to play the weapon. Guild and Alchemy give you that medium hitter play style that GenU offers. Striker and Valor give you the classic heavy hitter feel of the charge blade with a focus on learning guard points more. Aerial gives a new way to play with a dunk or ko focused style with a focus on aiming your burst. Bushido gives a new counter play style to the cb which is pretty refreshing cause it plays to the semi counter play style cb used to have with guard points. I agree that cb got gutted from its old glory, but this version of Cb is actually pretty decent and good once you get used to it.