I guess if you grew up with the PT I can see why that would “feel like Star Wars” because it was part of what initially defined Star Wars to you. I’m in a weird spot personally where I was already familiar with the OT when I saw TPM, though I was still young enough that it had that defining aspect. It’s not hard for me to look on those movies objectively now. Honestly I think while they each have elements that feel Star Warsy, they ultimately feel very much like a part of a different series than the OT. The ST too, to an extent, but far far far far less so. The spirit is a lot closer, which matters a lot.

Anyway, I get why people like TPM the most of the three, probably because ultimately it feels the most like an actual movie (albeit not a very good one).