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Had an enduro 29 (YT Capra Pro Race) and a "hardcore hardtail" (Kingdom Vendetta 29) at the same time and when it came time to sell one it was a no brainer.
Like you say, riding a HT on stuff like in your photos can be fun, sometimes, but its hard work. Like getting beaten. Full squish bikes are generally fun everywhere but the very tamest, flattest trails.
The Vendetta was a lovely thing but I dont miss it for one second as I like steep and rough stuff. In conclusion, if its one MTB you want, go full bounce. There are varying degrees of bounciness after all.