Yes. Act 3 main story is not that big. By the way, you would be tempted to explore and do some side activities. I would recommend not to since the newly accessible areas are tough and I don't think it's worth spending time into. I honestly find them boring, enemies were either one shotting me or I am one shotting them. If it's accessible via fly only, then you are under leveled. Ground ones you can do in order to level up a bit. There is some good loot as well. BUT! Don't rush to main area and end the game either. Rather do character quests. Maelle one is important and area was innovative as well. It will also boost your level while feeling like you are doing some main quest. Then optionally you can do Lune which is just one boss fight! Then head straight to final boss and finish the game.

Just finished act 1. Wasn't expecting this

I dont know what to think about gender-related woke things. I have no opinion on that. But Ive seen many people on the internet making comments about Ellie's looks. In my opinion, not everyone is a Greek god in real life. Some people have attractive faces and some dont. I personally think it's a good idea to cast normal, average looking people in lead roles. But I also think that if the story specifically demands an attractive lead, then they shouldn't mess with that, like what they did with Snow White. Such things only do harm to other good initiatives.

Court: : State vs A Nobody, 1.20 mins in, that moment....goosy goosy ok movie, build up was so good, but the end was bleak, meh.