I apologize, in advance, if I'm being a bit repetitive (although after a cursory glance through the archives, I don't think I saw a definitive answer)

With regards to the difficulty levels, will I be penalized for using an 'Easy' setting? You know how some games will only give you a limited ending if you have it set on easy.

I initially had it set on 'Normal' but my girl keeps switching it to 'Easy'.. hehe..

She's not real big off into games (but digs this one) and she just gives me the "You're a total dork" look when I tried (in vain) to explain to her this concept.



She probably has a point.



But, I still want to know the answer to the question.

Please advise.

Thanks!

The difficulty settings do not affect the outcome of the game or the puzzles. They change the underlying balance of the game (food production/consumption, villager productivity, etc.), which affects how easy (or difficult) it is to achieve a sustainable, thriving population that can solve the puzzles of Isola.