I think it rly comes down to the ability to convey a idea through visual expression, the more convincing you can convey a idea using the least amount of elements I feel would be considered a improvement, it'd why two styles can. Convey the same idea and both be equally valid.

The realism is insaaaaaane.

Dang thats actually a cool idea, could make a gif where you add/remove layers of a cake/dessert! :D

Their face matches how tired you must of felt before going to bed XD looks great!

Those Gremlin Creatures are adorable, ima steal em...✋🦹‍♂️

I can hear the TF2 Scout sfx in my head XD

The blade reminds me of honey thats too cold, so it just stiffens up exactly like that XD

I felt the same way about the early internet, i was born in 2000 so i wasn't rly there for the earliest parts of the internet, but i still like the aesthetic and idea of it being a more free and restricted place compared to today.