You and I are at about the same point in the game. I remember the hand getting cut off quite well and that is just too hard to believe. That's some amazing first aid spray we have to be able to re-attach a limb.

I found the castle stressful but fair, it is a good game. I did get a bit frustrated when i was trapped in rooms with her children but it is kind of telegraphed to you about what you need to do if you cannot run away.

I've been really impressed with the loading times or I should say, lack thereof. They have done a really good job with this game.