You do realize we are talking about a RPG here? If anyone still loves the gameplay of an RPG after 50+ hours of the same thing something is seriously wrong with them. Play something else.
The combat is like FFXI if you've ever played that. More action oriented but still time/turn based.
The leveling system is kind of like the grid system. So you level up normally and gain stats but you also get License Points along with experience. The License Points are used to get skills, stat mods, ability to use weapons, armor and items, etc. It works well enough.