Has Monolith surpassed Retro Studio as new Nintendo elite studio?

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wombat123 said:

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I don't think Tropical Freeze indicates a reduction in the studio's actual game-making skill though, simply less ambition and vision. Their craftsmanship is still superb, it's just that they are playing it safe and no longer pushing the envelope.

That's just it though to me.  I can't give the current staff at Retro Studios the nod over Monolith Soft when they haven't challeneged themselves yet.  I still think they have the talent to create great games on the same level as Metroid Prime but I don't want to  give them credit for what I think they can do.

Xenoblade Chronicles X is far more impressive than Tropical Freeze due to its ambition and scope, but if you break both games down to their nuts and bolts, I don't think Tropical Freeze's actual workmanship is inferior. DKTF is still indicative of a studio with a very high level of creative and mechanical talent, just one who isn't currently showcasing these talents in their best light.