GBA to GC connectivity: Why so panned?

[Ady]

Well different people have different setups, and I can't be the only person in the world who prefers the room lights to be dim when playing?

No you're not. I personally kill the lights when I play games, but if you're using the GBA linkup, it's obviously not going to be an option.

[ElAlcesDiablo]

I'd rank Four Swords as one of the best games I've ever played. This
is the game gba connectivity was invented for. It's basicly a
development and expansion of Capcom's gba Four Swords, I've always
seen it more as a gba game that has gamecube connectivity rather than
the reverse. If you don't have a gba already, perhaps this isn't your
sort of game anyway?
To remove the gba element entirely would also remove a number of the
game's qualities. You could make a connectivity-less Four swords, but
it wouldn't be the same, it'd be simpler, less innovative, less
interesting, less fun. Or, just an entirely different game. I don't
really see how _this_ game could have included a satisfactory solution
for both gba and non-gba multiplayer.
Shouldn't Nintendo be commended for making innovative and progressive
strides in game and hardware development?
Incidentally, Four Swords is still good as a single player game,
which you can play sans gba. You will be missing out... but I think
you could get your money's worth still.