> grind 500 beads for the key to get a non-shit moveset
> go to Shellwood afterwards
> two maps to buy
> PAY2SIT benches fucking everywhere
> another 80 beads for the fast travel spot
> nothing to grind beads for in the area except those flying harpoon niggas

Being challenging is one thing, but this is downright dogshit design. It drags the entire experience down.