JP Official Forums are also criticizing the Dawntrail MSQ.

[sindriiisgaming]

I just unlocked solution nine and did a bunch quests in it. The story does get better once you enter heritage found. But the story before it is painful. I hope they keep on the same path. But the first half was unacceptably empty. The lack of voiced cutscenes had me loosing focus or falling asleep on the story a lot. I know many will try to shut down criticism and protect the game at any cost

But jeez the story being that bad in its opening act is completely unacceptable. If you can't hook someone in at the start you may loose them for good