Misao was a charming, fun and sad as I remembered.
This newer version of the game added more deaths, which are always a fun and silly little addition that adds a lighter tone to what is otherwise a deeply upsetting game. I loved the nods to Aya and Alfred's clones (with Miss Library even acknowledging this if you try to name her Aya) and the picture of Aya's mother in her room. Very sweet little details that made me happy as a fan of Mad Father!
The story itself is engaging and makes this a good, short little game to play through. It's easy to feel lost in the school sometimes but for me this only added to the experience. The plot has some heavy themes including sexual assault which I knew beforehand as I played the original version but it might have been good to have a more specific trigger warning at the opening of the game for those going in blind but I also understand how to some people this may inhibit the story.
I loved playing this updated version of a game I used to adore and seeing the updated art and new additions to the story which kept it fresh as someone returning to Misao.