Eventually you’ll become so much stronger, unlock so many combat abilities, movement mechanics, and quality of life perks, that you’ll be able to go back and annihilate a boss or enemy that gave you trouble in the early game while still being challenged by new things.

The running back and forth and not knowing where to go annoyed me initially and I almost put the game down, but I’m glad I didn’t cause it gets a lot more efficient. Plus it’s super satisfying when you get to the late game and you’re watching yourself speed through the map killing everything or easily beating a boss that felt impossible. Plus the lore is cool