93 hours, according to Steam.How far are you? Let us not get carried away here. As I understand it, you have mixed feelings about this game.
Why? What I said sound like a complain or disappointment? I am just explaining to WithGravy that most quests are along these lines. He will be expecting disappointment if he expect otehrwise in later quest.
Helping someone, then they help you. Its obviously more than that, & each quest is unique. You will not have someone helping you without you doing some favor in return in the game most time. Its just a reality of the game. Its not meant to be a compliment or complain.