I totally feel that. Starkiller is just really unfortunate. I think pretty much every other “rhyme” with ANH is totally justifiable but they never gave Starkiller a reason for being (plus it just doesn’t even make sense). They could have given it a reason for being or (better) done something different. But, as I’ve said, I do believe it is relatively easily overlooked. Not only is the plot not the only important aspect of the story of TFA, Starkiller isn’t even the main plot. Far more important in the 3rd act is saving Rey, bringing Ben home, and finding Luke. Minus the convenience (?) of R2 waking up, all that is very satisfying (and seeing Poe blow up the base is fun to watch too).