I guess there’s two types of people. I usually don’t mind the boss runback but if it’s too long, it just takes away from the experience and wears you down overall. Like, I want to get to know the boss, see their moves, have a crack at their different phases and stuff. The Stakes of Marika alleviated this issue. There’s just no skill involved in running back to the boss through fifteen hoops - it’s just annoying. My two cents
It’s an optional area so I’d say the run back is fine.
I was a little disappointed with Elden Ring having a checkpoint beside every boss but that was my only minor gripe with it.
I guess there’s two types of people. I usually don’t mind the boss runback but if it’s too long, it just takes away from the experience and wears you down overall. Like, I want to get to know the boss, see their moves, have a crack at their different phases and stuff. The Stakes of Marika alleviated this issue. There’s just no skill involved in running back to the boss through fifteen hoops - it’s just annoying. My two cents