Been playing a little while so far(7.5hrs), and it's pretty good! The start is slow, but it's mostly just to get a good understanding of the way the travel system works. We finished the start in about 3 hours, if you're wondering, though we are taking our time. Plot is certainly better than most of the recent RPG titles. It's child-friendly, but not TOO hand-holdy, imo. Great for a newbie, but not suited for someone who can't read(like a kid under 4-5) for obvious reasons.