I had the chance to play last night and I found it very difficult overall not since GB have I had a machine consistently make me look bad but I still really liked it.it was beautiful, played fast,so many cool features and rules but tough as nails.if I had new in box $$ I would consider Houdini as an option because other than its tough!!!! I loved it and I think I'm ready for something tough in my collection.but if it was my only game I would probably smash it to pieces.