Depeneds on which loyal fans you talk to. I still know several people buying this game. (yes some just so they can mod it). Still I would keep in mind this forum is not even half of the loyal fans of total war series. Just a few vocal people.

Some are disappointed but I also think if you look you'd see some of us are excited. Some by the game, some at the possibilites of mods with this game.

Personally i love it, but it's all opinion. I'd say wait till you test it in demo before you decide. Just my view.