I only played the intro sequence of the og, so I don't have the full picture comparing this one to the original.

This game is really, really fun and it keeps me coming back. Ever complaint I have is so minor that it is the nitpicky of nitpicky takes, like the yellow markings on destructible items. All of the discussion and 'controversy' is because people are hyper analyzing a game that is just pure fun. This isn't mean to be art to emotionally impact people, it's just a good time, and people will do anything to ruin that fun for others.
Just a bomb ass game with a lot of replay value.