Like all games it got easier the more I played through it, but it's still pretty challenging for me at times. My first playthrough was a nightmare. After the Leviathan I just relied on Quickenings and it took me six million tries to beat every boss. Then I used the Neglamur or whatever trick to get to level eighty million. Now it's tricky, but I don't have to rely on cheap tactics to succeed.

I just realized that's one of the biggest reasons I like this game. The difficulty level is perfect for me. Not monster hard but still challenging. I hope it stays that way even after I play through it a fourth(?) time.