I think spending minutes at a time holding the grip button and waiting to be able to play the game really killed it for me. The colossi didn't have to thrash that much, did they? At least let me move and dodge attacks instead of just... waiting until the Colossus decides to stop and let me take any action or movement.
Nice vibes, but one of the big selling points of the game is climbing and fighting giant beasties, and it's just tedious.
Speaking as someone who played Mass Effect Andromeda day one and regrets getting Elden Ring full price, sometimes you can wait a little bit. Maybe save a buck or two on an early used copy, even.