Originally posted by Blud:

The other option is to put the game away until the devs come to their senses and add options to control the difficulty.

Remarks like this don't deserve any sort of assistance IMO but I guess I can still point out that they've already stated that they are looking into some world difficulty settings.

Legit concern for the game and constructive attitude: Seek and receive assistance from community.

Massive outbursts of entitlement and nerd rage: Go do something else with your life.

Your choice.