what is interesting is you say you will neve rlike jrpg's but modern western games have been taking jrpg elements.
This is why I am interested in this game.
I would say the main difference between this game and a action jrpg, is it is guns instead of things like swords and magic, and the social element of the game.
Would you say social co-op type play is important for games you play?
Sadly the importance of the social impact of this game has kept me away from it.