Plinking makes links easy. Most of us got over SF4’s links in 2009. If you chose not to play SF4, then it shouldn’t take you very long to reach the same conclusion in SFxT.
Also, there are tough links in every fighting game. Basically all difficult HD combos in KoF are hard repeated links, for example (air juggles that are done at specific heights and timings). 3rd Strike’s hit confirms are often links into super.
I’m actually glad to hear that there are tight links in SFxT. Means that there will be incentive for going for tough links (more damage, better corner carry, etc), instead of just chains into launcher, or chains into EX special into easy air juggle. It also means if Sako plays this game, we will be amazed.