I'm actually playing Star Ocean right now and it's very long specially if you like getting all the stuff early. Also there's only one character I found hot in this game, for uh obvious reasons. But if you like stereotype: lolita, airhead, small bewbed teen, childhood friend? then you might like it better. The game probably has one of the longest completion value so if you don't have the time It might not be for you. Also in my opinion the games has a case of bad acting, not voice acting as most people would say well I guess I wouldn't know since I use the Japanese dub. Over exaggerated movements keep me from looking at the screen directly. I still like the game though, maybe if you had more time you should check it out.
RDR is typical GTA so if you don't like that style stay away from it. But there is some appeal in hog-tieing people and dragging them on a horse. Also stick to the region of you console well since I played it on a PS3 the confirm button and cancel button gets mixed up which was annoying when you play mini-games like poker (you know canceling and confirming at the same time?).
What I want from a game.
Gameplay > Story > Content > Graphics
Visual Style > Graphics
Smooth Camera, Intuitive Controls
Friction! When everything feels right!
