That sucks, I don't want to throw my controller through my tv! Why can't they have different difficulty levels like most games?
but as stated above.. it does!
Magic & Shield = Easy mode.
Strong shield and good spear = Normal mode.
2 handed sword = Hard Mode.
and when you come to understand the game mechanichs the game gets a lot more easier..
It's really like Castlevania I kind of difficult, analyse situations, learn the maps by trial and error, patience and timing is essential, never rush uinless you know exactly what you are doing, etc etc etc...
if you beated castlevania I then you can beat demon's souls!
oh.. and a protip.. get a shield.. even if you are using bows
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