I'm glad you're resigned to your fate. I'm going to go with a solid 8.5 since I have no knowledge of your gaming prowess. In terms of the bet. I give you up until 2-1 when you have to face the boss. If you don't summon help/look up strategies you will get absolutely obliterated repeatedly until you just naturally exist in the fetal position. I have watched many men be reduced into a bizarre mix of hysteria, anger, fear, and confusion due to this game. All that said, it's a great game and you should play it! :D