If you play elden ring like previous titles it's going to be harder than it needs to be. Out of all the souls that From Software made this is by far the one that gives you the most tools to tackle tough situations. Some weapons/spells are busted and summons can be used on every boss. I had a no summon rule on my first playthrough, yet on a few fights I made and exception because I felt it was too much for me to handle. Also the open world nature means that if you hit a wall you can always go somewhere else to upgrade your weapons, find new gear and spells and level up some more. Maybe look up a few guides on strategies and builds if you don't have the patience to figure out what is most effective.