Monster Hunter-like with BIG ANIME aesthetic. At times the combat actually feels like Kingdom Hearts as well, in my opinion.
VERY grindy, kind of addicting. But if you aren't into the gameplay loop within 3 or 4 solid hours, this game isn't for you. Nothing wrong with not liking it either, it was originally a handheld (original PSP) exclusive and at times the limitation of both the graphics and gameplay emphasize this.

Story is... kind of "eh." But I think the world is interesting and one story element I did enjoy was the acknowledgement of events in the original game. Characters from God Eater 1 are acknowledged and some even make returns in this game.

The anime aesthetic is yes, kind of cringe. But it's stylish and even though the characters make me wince sometimes, I do find them kind of charming.

I've yet to play GE3 but one thing I REALLY dislike about this sequel is that there's not more to the customization. It feels very much like GE1 which isn't a bad thing, but also feels lacking in originality. So hopefully as the series grows in popularity (assuming it ever does) features like more elaborate customization, deeper character creation, and better articulation of stats (this is a big one: RPG leveling should be a thing in these games) should definitely be included in future installments.

GE2 is an enjoyable and addicting 7/10 that kills time like the plague.