Don't let fear or frustration force you to give up something you love. It may be a process of adaptation and discovery, but ultimately, it's still about fun.
The JRPG genre is notorious for having some of the biggest slogs to start its titles. So many JRPGs go with characters in a boring, simple town to start the experience before anything of consequence ...
First you're gonna to hack the giant robot. Then you're gonna shoot it.