Yeah, we felt like we gravitate towards making the game too hard or even unplayable, so we really forced the beginning to be easy :). I think it gets hectic in the further stages, did you finish the game?
Ah I know the feeling, well I didn't find the game super difficult which is good! I did finish it and it does get pretty hectic, it's the time I enjoyed the game most, which is why I think it probably could have escalated a little quicker in the beginning stages.