~flame, it's your loss.
I'm about 15hrs in (maybe more), and the only bad issues I'm having is with loading times. Outside of that, the game is awesome.
Waka - I've never had any problems finding components for soldiers...When they make a request, it's usually pretty easy to find what's needed. Could it of used a bestiary? Sure, but that'd make it far easier - and the game is meant for strategy freaks.
I'm just after Elysion, in the abandoned castle, and dominating everything I come in contact with. I just started recruiting members with Hex Attacks which are insanely powerful. It's a fun game :)
Still is a game well above Eternal Sonata in terms of overall awesomeness.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.