This is my first playing of this game. I just recently started it. What I have to say so far is WTF?!

This game is hard. I never die this much on any rpg. I also don't like how you get summons early. It feels like I never have to do anything but use those guys cause they do the most damage and there is no restriction. YET it's still hard. It's as if you have to use them. Which then I think is kinda stupid that you put in the whole gunblade mechanics and such and then all you do is use those.

So I think this game is kinda hard. Opinions, comments, questions?

Anything I should know to do that I could miss since i'm new to this game?