(spoiler) double jump area is definitely harder than POP

title. that took a little while. maybe an hour or so, perhaps a bit more. TC really isn't pulling any punches in this game. it not only required precise execution of inputs but on top of it, fast execution with no room for delay. it was so easy to freeze to death. my first time in the area I thought I'd need to come back with some anti-cold item. much to my surprise, all I needed was the harpoon.

crazy how there are people claiming silksong is even in difficulty with hk. I did POP in about 40 minutes on my first go. this took ~40% longer. not to mention hk never having this many enemies that deal 2..

it's also amusing that people claim hk skills don't transfer. they absolutely do, just not 1:1. you can still cheese some platforming sections with creative pogos, which I think is a neat feature.

am trying to get into act 3 now. the final boss was unironically easier than the stupid enraged fly boss in the lava area.

I honestly like the difficulty. I really do. I'd make a few changes to some features (there were a couple bosses and enemies I didn't like at all, but only like 3 including both categories) but overall am very happy with the increased challenge. the game is actually hard. nothing's taking hours like some people claim, but I'm happy to spend half an hour or so on an especially difficult boss.