Yes, it’s a slow game, the main plot takes more than 20 hrs to finish and with side quests you get into 30-40hrs range, according to https://howlongtobeat.com/game/57335 That’s a lot, considering the gameplay area is not very large compared to typical RPG’s.
And it’s mostly talking to NPC’s. Or to yourself.
It’s more like a book (and a good one), but it took me several hours of gameplay before I started to figure out the basics, characters and enjoy it more.
EU 512GB, ordered 24 min after the gates have opened. Parcel data created yesterday late evening, but not yet picked by the carrier. Looking at the GLS delivery times for my LCD Deck, I estimate I’ll get the package on Monday.