I think the problem is that people do not see the game as a step forward in ambition. The game goes backward in music and the graphics do not seem to be a big step up from the last one. The game may be more fun to play but Galaxy feels like an adventure. I think most people just prefer to play an adventure game on these forums.
I can relate since I played 3D land and was disappointed in what seemed like a lack of ambition. However it was a handheld game so I gave it the benefit of the doubt. However 3D world has no excuse. Galaxy felt new and ambitious. 3D world feels so lame and stale compared to Galaxy. This is why I was disappointed in 3D world back then and I am still disappointed in it now.








