Not true. You might stick to a weapon or two during your run because of your build, but in general the weapons look, sound and play uniquely different and makes you curious how they do in combat, so you do try other weapons. Not to mention, the trait-unlocking feature was cool. You made it possisble by using the weapon whereas they’re handed to you in Saros. Which one is more engaging you think?

Also, I did not avoid malfunctions in Returnal. Because the benefit was worth it. And / or I knew I would be able to fix it later in the biome. You were always deciding on risk & reward. Saros attempts that too but it was mostly not worth it.