Quoted from TheLaw:typical DE "too muchery".
This.
TFTC is not well choreographed. To me, it feels like a chaotic mess in every regard. Could be intentional, but it's not for me. I do like the playfield layout.
BSD is not perfect in this regard. It would have really helped if code would have been developed beyond 1.0. But: it does a much, much better job. It sets a tone, tells a story, and for that, builds up to a climax. It's one of my favorite games.