Which Do You Prefer From A Sequel— Innovation or Refinement?

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Depends on where the series is at at the time; in the 2010s for instance Zelda was in need of innovation and reinvention, hence BOTW. On the flipside, if a series is still feeling fresh but has some rough edges, then refinement is needed.

It's possible to stray too far from what makes a series great by "innovating" in the wrong direction.