I'm not a Build Engine newbie, finished Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior and Blood, all on middle difficulty. Redenck Rampage felt more difficult but I thought it's because I'm not so used to this.

The first episode was OK. Some tough moments but overall winnable. But then after defeating the first boss, I'm in the Downtown Hickston level and the difficulty is way up. Before, I had trouble killing those large aliens one on one, but so far, I'm in the first area (the one with many buildings) and I already found Alien+Alien+Vixen, Alien+Vixen, Alien+Vixen+Vixen encounters. Seriously???? This is just the first area of the first level for crying out loud. I'm barely surviving each encounter and I know I still have long way to go here and 6 more levels. Please tell me it doesn't get much more difficult.

How is Suckin Grits on Route 66? If it's this hard I might consider playing on 2nd difficulty instead.

Yes, I do think putting 2 aliens at the beginning of next level before you have any good weapons is a splendid idea. Really enjoyed it.

I think I'll switch to Meejum from now on.

Then the next level is too easy with just the basic enemies. Someone misbalanced those I think.

Same feeling.