I totally disagree with the 40 hour estimate and wonder what parts of the game you completed?
Your reply seemed more of a rant about inventory/crafting management.....
Granted those aren't optimal but if it took you 15-20 hours to organize inventory then the problem lies with you..... since I gather everything (compulsively) and an occasional inventory cleansing takes 20-30 minutes real time at most (and I've done it twice).
I would say there is at least 60-75 hours in one play through .... although I'm already planning my next play through with 2 totally different characters.
This game is WELL worth the money and then some.....
