>>56265331Run and Bun is a weird one because I think that was literally the purpose of it, but yeah you make some solid points anon. Content creators will be what they are though, I try to ignore them. If their videos popularize romhacks further then it's probably a good thing overall.
I think RR devs implemented the mandatory rematches at Koga because they felt the first 4 gyms are too easy as they're before the game really opens up (Post-Erika, TM's and pseudos in Game Corner, most mons evolved by then with better movesets, hidden ability changing in Saffron, ect).
Still pretty obnoxious though lol.