Haven't played it yet, but, reviews don't really mean anything, even coming from friends. If they say "it's a good game because it does X, Y, and Z, well", that may have SOME merit, but saying it will have profound effects ON YOU is all subjective. Reviews and criticism should be based closer to objectivity.
I've learned to follow the rule "Play the game on your own accord or don't have an opinion on it." Learn for yourself. Have the existential crisis, or don't. It's how YOU see it and stuff, man.