hope you have a great time! Hard mode is definitely doable without learning dodge offset, but i wouldn't recommend it at all IF... you have the time to learn it. I promise you, it doesnt take take long and it will improve your experience to a whole new level (it did for me at least). It's just... so fun to perform and see
thank youu!! hope you have an amazing time with the saga The more you learns its systems, the more enjoyement you will get out of it. The song is "scent of love" from bayonetta pachislot.