Oh the files eventually download, but it usually requires good luck on a release day and / or multiple attempts. My internet is pretty darn reliable here, 100MB down, 10MB up and I have a dedicated server that's up 24/7 so definitely not an issue on my end with spotty internet or I'd have other issues that would be easy to detect. I've heard from other gamers on other F95 threads as well that they routinely have issues where downloads will stop in the middle with the hosters.
I simply prefer torrents because I don't mind seeding to help people out and they are more reliable. I've been seeding another game for about 3 months from another thread.