You can pick the difficulty level before you start a new game.

 

Health regenerates over time and Kagemaru begins with several abilities, best for action game beginners.
But you can not unlock the extra game modes after clear this difficulty level.


In Easy mode, Kagemaru begins with several skills and a fair amount of money.

Normal difficulty, a full experience of "Mononoke Slashdown." Recommended for action game fans.
Clear the game to unlock the Hard Mode and face the real challenge of way to the ninja master.