Yes it does. This is the MMO industry, not counterstrike. The article would have been better off not explaining you hit one button in combat until you get enough levels to hit 2 buttons (then maybe 3). FR is best focusing on the things it does differently and uniquely.
MMOsite: Adults Can Enjoy Free Realms, Too
Are you an older player who's not sure if the kid-friendly Free Realms is worth your time? Well, Pamela over at MMOsite has written an article addressing that question. She shows exactly how adults and MMO enthusiasts can find some fun in Free Realms if they know what to expect.
Pamela explains in detail the game's combat system, which is completely optional, and shows how any player could enjoy the simple button-mashing techniques if they try it out. She also goes over armor and weapons, as well as missions and encounters.
So while Free Realms may be more simplistic than other MMOs, Pamela certainly feels it's worth checking out to see why four million subscribers are playing the game and to take a break from hardcore raiding. You can read her full article on MMOsite.