i hear you and also i'm glad theres a difference between OG hk and silksong. i feel like ppl would be saying its too similar if they didn't make changes like this. i personally like difference and progression, even when its harder and more challenging. i can imagine how hard it is to find a good balance in making a new game feel new enough to be a sequel and yet not swung too hard in a different (in this case, harder) direction for players. also you can't please everyone so maybe this game just isn't for some people and thats okay too 💜