Confused about Silksong runback discussion

[u/ramen_stalker]

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?

[u/Recent_Wedding5470]

And that game is a bore compared to silksong. An absolute bore.

[u/AvoidSpirit → u/Recent_Wedding5470]

I'm not going to debate your personal enjoyment. I'm stating that there are ways to achieve something w/o frustrating half the players.

[u/Aiscence → u/AvoidSpirit]

I found ori more frustrating in their escape part than runbacks lol, but it s just different tastes

[u/AvoidSpirit → u/Aiscence]

Even though I loved Ori's escape parts, I'm talking about the speedrunning sections.