I think a lot of people expect a new game of a certain genre to at least match the level of gameplay they already know/expect. The level being set in this case by CM and CC.
Yes we know its not supposed to be a replacement for either. It is its own game but people will always make comparisons.
Personally after playing the demo I will take Close Combat over this game any day of the week.
What I won't do though is act like a rabid lunatic on a forum bashing developers and people who like the game just because it does not live up to my expectations.
Might I suggest a heavier moderation style?