This game is absurdly difficult and it doesn't feel like it will ever become less difficult no matter how much you learn. It is the most punishing game I have played in a long time, but unlike most roguelikes where when you ♥♥♥♥ up and start again, you feel more prepared to face the challenges ahead, multiple restarts has not made me any more prepared for the higher difficulties. It has taken me nearly 20 hours just to advance to the second tier of departments, and there seem to be at least 4 or 5 more layers. I have absolutely no idea how people can play this game long term.

This game is absurdly difficult and it doesn't feel like it will ever become less difficult no matter how much you learn. It is the most punishing game I have played in a long time, but unlike most roguelikes where when you fuck up and start again, you feel more prepared to face the challenges ahead, multiple restarts has not made me any more prepared for the higher difficulties. It has taken me nearly 20 hours just to advance to the second tier of departments, and there seem to be at least 4 or 5 more layers. I have absolutely no idea how people can play this game long term.