And sorry, to answer the original question. I do not consider the game a fail. I like it's simplicity and the ability to complicate things as only my players can... or your players... or the other GM's players... oh, you know what I mean.
But in all fairness, not every RPG is for every player. If you don't like it, FFG would probably thank for trying it and you can move on to what makes you happy.
There are plenty of good RPG's out there that I don't personally like, but I don't call them failures. There are lots of good video games out there that I don't like but seem to make massive amounts of money.
Not bashing anyone or any game, just saying "do what makes you happy". But for those of us who DO like the game, I guess it's a request to let us please enjoy our blissful ignorance.