You haven't played a Tales game before, have you? Anyway, it was almost universally agreed that the demo for ToV was showcasing a very stupid point for a demo. It wasn't very far in and didn't explain the story at all.
However, if you are complaining about the battle system, then the reasons are probably because you can't beat it. Its true that its not like other JRPGs; you have to use strategy sometimes in this one. An the battle systems takes a little bit of getting used to, but its one of the best in any JRPG, anywhere. Wtach some gametrailers videos.
Wait for a review or rent it before deciding.

GOTY Contestants this year: Dead Space 2, Dark Souls, Tales of Graces f. Everything else can suck it.







