I agree. One thing I’d add is that the game overall requires a lot of unnecessary running back and forth. I wrote a bit about this (What If You Could Research, Cook, and Store Items Right at the Stove? (UX)).
Another thing I don’t understand is why I have to manually carry processed materials around. All materials—planks, fabrics, everything. Why can’t they just stay stored at the place where they were crafted or processed?
I also agree with your point about bombs… Are bombs really popular in the game?
Edit: On the other hand, I see bombs as an experimental feature that can still evolve, so I don’t really mind.