I think I'm a bit more forgiving of it because Chessa and I did have fun, albeit in small bursts. Plus, knowing and loving the characters helps make them a bit more tolerable here.
To quote our review policy for a 3 star game: "This is our middle-of-the-road ranking. Titles that receive three stars may not make a strong impression on the reviewer in either direction. These games may have some faults and some strong points but they average out to be a modest title that is at least worthy of rental for most."
That really reflects exactly how I feel about the game.