Manic? There's nothing manic about DL, the zombies are slow as hell and just don't venture out at night. Co op if can and the buggies DLC was a game changer. I can't wait for the sequel.
She's not taking 6 large doses of anti psychotics and pregabalin per day though is she?
Part of it is age. I know my eyes are a lot worse than they were (reminds me, must go to Specsavers) but reactions slow too. Add onto that a butt load of brain pills and it gets harder.
I know you said avoid the night but that kinda defeats the whole purpose of the night.
It's just a much more frantic game than DI and DIR were. I prefer the slower pace.