He's been echoing this since he made Brawl frustrating just for the sake of adding in crappy mechanics. At its heart, I feel like the melee tournament scene and content present in that game is what gave the series the legs it did. "I hope this one is like Melee!" Has been another sentiment for years, not because people want a game exactly like Melee, but because they want a game that can be mined for depth for years to come. I'm not one of these guys who actively participates in high end play, but I absolutely understand where they're coming from, and he should focus on mechanics for those that want them, and bonus content and items for those who just want to jerk around with their favorite Nintendo characters. I don't think adding tripping or isolating those that are still playing your games years later is the way to go.
