Is the new Star Ocean as bad as everyone says it is?

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Xxain said:

He's not kidding either. Star Ocean 5 is only 20 hours if haul ass to the end. If you plan on getting the plat I can already forsee 80-100 hours. At least there are no pain in the ass battle trophies. You seem pretty far. I just to quest to find second research facility after doing operation snakes eyes. Without spoiling, how far would you say I am? 

You are over the halfway point.  The story really picks up after that.  You will be done in about 10 hours max.