My only real gripe is the need for a mod to skip text. Its grindy, mashing the space bar gets old. I personally like the art style, its a break from the PS2 quality realism that folks seem to love. Its also a nice break from the 3-D anime style that seems so en vogue. I personally love that the dev didnt go with GGG breasts, I'm tired of hot air balloon boobs. Say what you want, its decent, but grindy. I've played far worse off the alpha update page.
Is the development cycle long? Sure. Dont like it? Go make your own game.