Oh I know what you mean. I would have to say I agree 90% what you mean. Even in the original when Kirby stopped doing the art it just wasn't the same and didn't work half as well.
I just sense they team doing this has some point to make , I mean why would you just do a rehash ? I'm just saying will wait and see, give it a chance. If it doesn't work I shall have no mercy in my review :)