Opinions are opinions. However considering that X/Y has implemented a new pokemon type, plus the inclusion of "mega forms", this does mean that a lot of changes towards the meta. . .towards almost everything tbh. I wouldn't just loose hope yet only because of a previous game that contributed more towards story and perhaps easier EV training.
Unless of course, you're a casual pokemon player and simply play all the way towards the elite 4 and call it done, then I will agree that B/W really made that rather easy. . .actually, easier compared to past pokemon games; I actually felt bad for having a freaking HM slave in my party o_o. But, until the game comes out tomorrow, we really won't know how much interaction will commence in the world, the battles, or anything really until we actually play it. I wouldn't just give up yet. Wait till a price drop or something and give this new gen one last chance *shrugs* I mean, if B/W actually got most players back into playing pokemon again, then I'm sure X/Y intends on making gameplay just as entertaining, casual or competitive *shrugs*