“What if the vents weren’t meant to be an accurate depiction but instead were used to give the player an alternate route?” They’re not supposed to be an accurate depiction, and they are used to give an alternate route. The article is specifically about how inaccurate that design is. That’s it.

This is ultimately what has stopped me finishing the game. The Muffet battle became so tedious that I just couldn’t be bothered anymore. I pretty much hated the game before I got that far through but it had nothing to do with the fandom - I just didn’t like the game. I’d be quite happy to let someone else do the boss…