well...
it's still based on the same characters from the original movies from literally 40 years ago
it's still based on this whole jedi/force thing
luke is now yoda, even in ways that don't make sense with his character
for some reason there's still a conflict with an evil, militaristic, incredibly well-funded fascist force and a ragtag group of rebels who can't get their shit together at any level. literally the entire conflict of the first trilogy meant absolutely jack shit for this galaxy. if your ass was born anytime in about an 80 year period, you're fucked from start to finish
i'm sure there's a lot more but i don't care, also the force awakens was just a new hope.