Maybe he seems garder then usual because your "weakened" down by the pre-enemies? Altho they don't really pose much of a threat, i think, since i havnt played fer a bit, srryz! XD
PS> I DONT have GS1 i borrowed it froma f riend.. but i have GS2 :P
PS> I DONT have GS1 i borrowed it froma f riend.. but i have GS2 :P