I think basically everyone’s first experience mirrors yours - it feels impossible, like you’ll never be able to beat that piece of shit.

But now you know the mechanics and with more experience it will be just like any other boss (albeit it actually makes you think more about what you play on a particular turn)

What is it with the Czechs and this specific setup? Is it just one company’s thing or is there some sort of cultural element to it?

I tried out Skate (1) this week and found it to be very playable as well

If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by