Right, the idea isn't to just walk in and beat this thing within the first few tries.

Well, not unless you're a dedicated hardcore endgame LS.

You're supposed to work at it. Not get discouraged, analyze what's going on and move forward. This isn't an FPS, game over does not mean you are a flat out loser and should ragequit life.

It means 'try again'.

I wonder if any of these guys could stomach dark/demon souls.