What makes the Typhoon so special?

I have been loosely following the EF/Typhoon program for years now, and with all do respect to its supporters, I just don’t understand what is so awesome about this aircraft? I know I probably need a good “prospective kick in the pants” on this subject, so please give me your opinion of how the EF/Typhoon stacks up against similar platforms or what its groundbreaking or practical virtues are. It seems like a European Super Hornet with better aerodynamics and way less weapons/avionics integration and flexibility. I know there will be some very strong opinions on this subject so let it rip!