Not worth it

I want to like this game. It has some things going for it. Like multiple playable characters with interesting storylines and different play styles.

But!
1) It is WAY too hard. Maybe with a controller it would be better, but I doubt it. The update language says they tweaked the difficulty. But with PETS? Really? A slug that grants life? After playing the update I would say it is no easier than before.
2) The random levels, which are supposed to enhance replay value, are just annoying. Too many dead ends without any purpose. And every room just locks you in until you beat all the enemies. Does any real room you know of do this?
3) When you beat a level the game just kicks you back to the character choice screen, and you dont get to continue with any upgrades. Just about kills any replay value for levels already completed.
4) I could...but Im done.

Petrickj about Wayward Souls