Then, my friend, I strongly advise you not to read in this forum. It is a swamp of nay sayers and haters, or so it appears.
I myself love the game, and I was able to play through it. However, there are still some bugs, some of which might break the progress of the one or the other story. And it is not easy to find the correct path of events. I had to refer to the official walkthrough several times to make it work.
The most serious bugs I found are fixed with my mod btw.
Yes I know there are many bugs but worked my way around it.
Cause I think the game is worth it.
The idea is sound anyway.
If there is another game like it out there, I would play that too.
I don't know how long it too to make this version with so many paths and turns and mysteries.
But I love the challenge it represents.
Let's not forget that with many game systems there were many issues too.
PS2 PS3 probably PS4 too if I ever by it.
I bought so many games but after a year of use those systems turn into garbage.
They just pile up with dust until you can afford to buy another system.
I think this game is worth all the problems if you know your way around them.
One thing for certain you can say about this game.
It is not boring whatsoever.