Sorry, that's arrogant, you are saying my perception that the game is simpler is incorrect, because you read an article about a similar subject? Like I said the game does well with it's simple mechanics, but, as the article you linked stated very clear: it's easier to get it right with less complexity (naturally). However, it doesn't mean it appeals to me personally, I have never been a fan of simplistic time-killers.
There are many examples of complex games who were completely broken due to poor cohesion, it's true, but there are many masterpieces which managed to tie the complexity properly, and turned out to be great games.
So, yes, there is such a thing as "dumbing down". You may think that's elitism (or insert your favourite -ism here), but it will not stop it from being a real thing.
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