Total play time: 2 hr 16 min.
Total battles in that time: 2, each lasting less than 5 minutes, time also taken within these battles to appreciate music.
This is the best traditional RPG I have ever played.
XD In all honesty though, I realize that my 2 hours without gameplay won't last during the rest of the game, but already I am enjoying the game an unbelievable amount. There is more character development and plot in the first 2 hours of this game than there is in some 13 episode anime series. I am really astounded in all honesty. Actual game looks to be an upgraded P3 as well, so that can hardly be bad. Anyways, I'll check in when I'm a few more hours in.
I am also surprised I don't hate Teddie.
Really now, how was I expected not to hate that thing without hearing his amazingly well acted english dialogue?
Fun Fact: I am playing this on one of two PS3s. It's a sad, sad story which essentially boils down to the PS3 I am playing it on is essentially a 500 dollar PS2 with an HD cable and unlimited storage. Oh well.