I don't mind a little grind (heh), but story is what's important for me. I've played games with 20+ hours of gameplay and felt nothing and then I've played games that have had about 4+ hours that have had more meaningful dialogue than ever. That's why I love MNF, also, not sure if you meant it this way or not Killer7, and I haven't noticed anyone else comment on it but, I absolutely loved the Mister Rogers reference when you are talking to alice the first time about being small when she wanted cereal. I grew up with Mister Rogers and had to stop for a few on that one to go watch a couple episodes lol.
"It doesn't matter if your small or tall, what matters is you are perfect just the way you are"