>>40919957For what it's worth
Paper Mario, beyond the first game and TTYD has always been deemed the 'experimental' franchise AKA we throw shit to the wall and see what sticks (Star Fox is also part of this group) I don't necessarily agree with this approach, though
Regarding Metroid
Nintendo usually respects the seniority on a partnership (see: the way the fire emblem franchise is handled) but you do NOT deliver a legitimately subpar product for no reason, which is why Metroid is being overseen personally by the Big N right now and told Sakamoto to shut up (lol)