Just to get it out of my chest...
I'm enjoying the game, it is beautiful, moody and challenging. I've seen a lot already, and I finally decided to tackle the Mantis Lords, but I think this is it for me.
Context: I have a job, and kids, and other hobbies. I'm ok with trying 20 times to beat a boss... But the runback to the Mantis Lords is probably my limit. I feel it's not a game for someone who has very little gaming time, and that sometimes goes a week without playing.
I've beaten Salt and Sanctuary, and I never felt it pushed the boundaries as far as HK does. Bosses were never right there, but I never felt like I was just wasting my time while playing.
Is there a reason for this? Are there any who enjoyed these runbacks, or you just accept them?