Absolutely. Hollow Knight is a soulslike metroidvania. That’s two genres known for their difficulty and punishing mechanics. The developers themselves said Silksong will be harder than Hollow Knight. To me it seems a lot of people got the game because of the hype around it without really knowing what they were getting. It’s not designed to be pleasant experience but a daunting gauntlet that tests your skill and persistence. But I of course understand the disappointment of those who were looking forward to a chill bug game.