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In all seriousness, it's a great game.
The graphics may have been a bit dated and it can be sometimed painful to grind on, I'd say it's all worth it. Especially seeing the weapon you've grinded for so long cut through wyverns and elder dragons alike as hot knife through butter, it is incredibly satisfying.
For a game from the late-2000s, it has far more content and enjoyable gameplay despite its difficulty compared to some Triple-A games today that use predatory mechanics to keep people playing.
I hope those greedy people in suits running said Triple-A games would take some cues on this gem.