The parry has an audio cue however even that doesn’t help at all. It’s still 50/50. More chance than skill. Even Contra wasn’t this difficult.

You miss the point. Difficulty is not the problem in this game the issue is the fact that you are likely to get ahead more based on luck than actual skill

I totally agree with the idea that the game is masking it’s flaws by claiming it is difficult. The game rewards luck most of the time than actual skill.

Failing to parry doesn’t put you to the ground??? Now I know you haven’t played the game