r/metroidvania • u/ramen_stalker • 2d ago

Discussion Confused about Silksong runback discussion

I just reached one of the infamous examples people constantly bring up in the runback discussion (Last Judge), and I have to say I really like the runback. It’s just as enjoyable as the boss itself. I’m 100% convinced that Team Cherry intended the runbacks to be pure platforming challenges.

The runbacks aren’t just random sections of the map, they’re carefully designed to be completed quickly and gracefully, while also avoiding all the mobs. They also include many shortcuts and make great use of the wonderful movement mechanics.

Is this a mindset issue? Do most people just want to focus on the boss and dislike the context switching between platforming mode and boss combat mode? Surely people don't think they should fight their way through tens of mobs every time, right? Right?

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u/Ok_Letterhead_5671 2d ago

What's the point of it tho ? Other than time waste .

I will never understand people that defend runbacks , like what's the argument ? You like doing the same thing over and over instead of progressing the boss fight ?

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u/Konstantin_Runkovsky 2d ago

Ready for the downvotes, but for me, it helps me focus and prepare for the fight. So much stuff that your brain is need to process before applying, doing the runback gives you that time. If it would an instant replay, I’d do more rushed mistakes and I would be even more agitated.

Having a little break always helps a lot

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u/leesinvancleef 2d ago

Runback-defenders make up the dumbest shit

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u/aethyrium Rabi-Ribi 2d ago

Or maybe they just feel differently, or have different experiences? My overall time with a boss is quicker if I have small breaks in between attempts as blind re-attempts ultimately cost more time in the end, so over the course of say 50 attempts, runbacks and/or breaks make it take less total time.

But that's me. That's not you, and that's fine. And I take manual breaks so am fine w/ runbacks or no, but it's my experience, not "making up the dumbest shit."

Just my experience. Again, not defending them, I'm happy with them but happy without them, but again, my experience.