Game Trailers has posted their review of The Crystal Bearers.  For the most part, they like the game, though the game's low points are apparently its combat system and short length.  However, they do give praise to the game's story and to the variety of things to do in the game.
 
 

Ten hours seems sizable to me. It seems that some people are disappointed by the length because the Final Fantasy brand typically carries a certain length to it. However, I still can't get over the look of the protagonist; he just seems weird to me.

I will get this as soon as I see the first promotion that has about 20% off RRP.  Competition in the market locally tells me that it won't take long.  Seriously looking forward to it.

Wait a second, they make the Yukes Extinct? And Evil?
 
How far ahead is this into the future?

" Wait a second, they make the Yukes Extinct? And Evil?  How far ahead is this into the future? "

I never took a shine to the Crystal Chronicles games and was ready to pass this one off as well. 
 
However, I gave CB's soundtrack a listen -- and ended up being better than it should have, possibly even good. Oftentimes, that's enough to get a game back on my radar. Still, CB might have to wait for a price drop at the very least, as I'm importing XIII and that should be all the Final Fantasy I'll be able to handle for a while.

I don't think I'm digging this much anymore sadly... 10 hours is way too short for a game like this, and with no traditional RPG leveling and gear management, it's 10 hours is mostly the combat and story.  One of which doesn't seem to hold up very well.
 
But it's definitely something I'll pick up down the road at a lower price, or maybe when there's nothing else to play.

10 hours makes me a bit sad, in a way I guess I can understand since the Crystal Chronicle games are never very long, but being that short I don't think I want it as much as I originally did. That is not to say I will never buy it, but it is not near the top of the list anymore.

I'm still impressed by the variety of locations in the game. It looks like an interesting place to be. I don't, however, want to play it.

Looks like FF14 is our last hope....

" @TheMustacheHero said:

" Wait a second, they make the Yukes Extinct? And Evil?  How far ahead is this into the future? "

According to the article on the game's wikipage, it takes place a thousand years after the original Crystal Chronicles. "

" I don't think I'm digging this much anymore sadly... 10 hours is way too short for a game like this, and with no traditional RPG leveling and gear management, it's 10 hours is mostly the combat and story.  One of which doesn't seem to hold up very well. But it's definitely something I'll pick up down the road at a lower price, or maybe when there's nothing else to play. "