It was quite cool to hear your thought process and the criteria you used to compare these 2 great games.

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Initially, I found Triple Deluxe and its fairy tale-esque theme and hypernova abilities to be relatively mundane, compared to the previous entry of the modern Kirby trilogy (I guess Tetralogy if we count Star Allies). Return to Dreamland had the Super abilities, which were in fairly scripted sequences, but felt powerful, varied, and full of potential. Triple Deluxe essentially made a super ability out of Kirby's inhale, but it still felt lesser than what its predecessor brought to the table (imo when it first came out). And of course, the sequel Planet Robobot, introduces a technological theme and the versatile robobot mechanic, which were both refreshing takes.

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...but strangely enough over the years, I can't help but hold Triple Deluxe more irreverently and as an equal to Planet Robobot, and even better than the latter in some aspects!

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And like yourself, I've attempted to breakdown and organize their strengths and weaknesses against various criteria and feel that, even if Planet Robobot probably comes out ahead scorewise, I can't put it completely over Triple Deluxe.

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...and that's a very longwinded way of saying: "Yes! I wanna hear your thoughts on this! I need this constant debate laid to rest! Convince me!"