This is a 15-20 hour, side-scrolling ARPG that gets off to a slow start, but the cast is charming enough that it isn't too big of a deal. I did end up wishing there was more to the town-building (you complete side quests, which often result in new items being sold or new buildings entirely), but as a game built to introduce folks to the setting, it did the job well, and I'm eager to check out the "real" Eiyuden Chronicle game next year.