The tutorial mission is too difficult
The last mission in the first area (where you have to subdue the riot leader) is far too difficult for a solo player. I died numerous times to this mission, and it's extremely unforgiving. You can take, at most, four hits before dying, while enemies (of which there are at least 15) take a long time to kill, even with headshots. There isn't enough space to avoid the grenades that are thrown at you (sometimes several at a time), and if you even peek out of cover, you're hit two or three times before you can even fire a shot. The area is too narrow and filled with enemies to flank them, and your AI companions are useless.
I'm returning to the game after a long absence to try out the new patch, but I can't see myself continuing. When I played before, I don't remember having any trouble with any missions until hours into the game, let alone the very first one. Do things get better, or should I simply admit that this game isn't for me anymore?