I guess I'd consider myself an average skill game player, and this game took me quite a few tries to get through at several points in the game. Not that I'm bad... I just had a hard time surviving the big monsters and baddies.
You've got a sweet weapon with skills to upgrade as you progress through the game, and a storyline that's an interesting twist on a bit of mythology. Lots of beasts, blood and mayhem. Good puzzles, and cool button combos for special attacks, and great boss battles. Bit of a button masher at times to survive, and the only game that has ever made my hands ache after playing it.
Maybe that's just me though.
Remember this one isn't for Grandma or the kids!
10/10