Is this game too hard for newbies in strategic games?

[CryonRyder]

I was browsing the PS's youtube channel, saw the trailer of this game and I immediately fell in love with the aesthetics, and the gameplay seems fun, but I'm not very kin of permadeaths, and while I'm not 100% new to strategic games, I don't have that much experience either.

I'm on a big fence here.

[Remouq]

If you stick to broken/op mechanics then it's easy, otherwise some moments can be really hard to be beaten. Also game is hard if you're trying to finish it with minimum or even in single run.

[Loot Hunter]

Permadeath doesn't really matter here. Each time you lose, you get more bonuses.

As for strategy part, I don't think it's particularly hard. It's definitely easier than Into the Breach. The only difficult fights are with bosses.

[bureau44]

I wouldn't say the game is that particulary hard, but it is much about meta-gaming.
I don't mean you are required to browse the guides before playing but to learn through your own failures and move on with new knowledge. It is obviously aimed at fans of hardcore roguelights like FTL, Isaak, Darkest Dungeons etc. where you get used that game humilates your first, gives seemingly impossible tasks, kills your favourite characters or gives them stupid traits etc.
Just look at bad reviews from people who can't accept this.

After all it is not a gamble, you have got two hours to decide for yourself and make a refund.

[sling_shot]

The challenge doesn't really reside in the combat, but in understanding how everything works.

[Britannic]

Game has been made easier with the new update. An easier mode called the dream mode. Still a challenge but far less punishing. And it's on SALE!

[Ordemarebys]

You just have to learn the rules. After that its not that hard. You can quit to menu during the mission to restart it if you dont like the result or made a mistake.