I have played both IU and TLR and I believe these are just OPINIONS of someone who doesn't like JRPGs in general. The only issues with TLR are engine related (it seems to be fine since I heard about the issues and installed it to the Harddrive) Granted long loading times are annoying but ALL RPGS have that just some more than others. Mass Effect is one that comes to mind.
I like teh way they have taken these 2 games I believe anyone who has played Star Ocean would see the similarity in gameplay in IU (not a surprise since it is made by the same team). As a fan i was HAPPY about it. I don't know why people were disappointed with it. Granted I am only a few chapters in and it seems like a different setting, better visuals SO3 game but that is NOT bad. I have to admit some of the dialogue and story is a bit juvenile but overall both are solid games.
If I was looking for a literary masterpiece I would be reading a book.
