I would argue that this information makes 2048 the better game: people like to win, especially when it comes to, what I call, "commuter games" (games played while on the subway where you often have no more than 20 min) so having a game that climaxes quickly is actually a pro (in my opinion).

May be true- I was disheartened though to realize how little chance I have of winning 2048 with my naive one-or-two-moves-ahead logic!