It's a game for Terminator fans. If you like Terminator 1-2 you'll love it, if not you'll either think it's so-so or hate it.
Crafting is completely optional. And while there is no FOV slider in the menus, you can still set FOV in the .ini files, as well as a bunch of other Unreal Engine 4 tricks which make the game look a lot better.Thise reviews also say the crafting system is an annoying chore and there's no FOV slider, so your mileage may vary I guess.
It's a bit of a mixed bag; there's some bad parts in it, but also some really great parts. The storyline, once completely unfolded, is also really great and fits well with T1 and T2 IMO. Some of the choices in the games story have absolutely brutal results too.I love the films. I didnt like the game.
I'll play some more and try to get in to it.