I have beaten the game on easy mode again. The key to this game is to make sure you have plenty of health stored in inventory. Try to avoid some battles if you can. Good advice from Sinjinhawke. Do not battle three monsters at one time. You will take numerous hits. Sometimes you can get trapped in the game, which can happen, and if you die, you will have to start from the beginning. It can become frustrating. This is one game that has a high replay value in my opinion.