i tried the game on its default difficulty level, and i found it to be really challenging. i managed to defeat the first rat guy you face, but when the three of them gang up on you later, they tore me to peices! this is probbaly becuase i never blocked, you really have to block in this game otherwise your not going to last long at all.

I always use the mukor cheat. :D

That is one thing I like about this game is the challenge. The sword battles are something that requires skill and patience, and plenty of reflexes to dodge enemy attacks.

One important thing is to jump and summersault. I found that while skill gets you so far, the spinning wheel of death you become if you jump while swinging your sword is awesome.

Also, be sure to understand your opponents. Don't go toe to toe with a magma, and don't try to be faster than a skeleton.

Oh, and don't try blocking, it's more a matter of timing when to move forwards or backwards, in or out of their range.