I'd say my biggest complaint about this version is the mini games. I find the English tests annoying because of the timer and frequently fail even if I cheat. The math tests I can pass but usually not with a perfect score. The science tests I can get 100% no problem. I always ended up using a cheat mod for the tests in previous versions. Ironically, I have all the cheats and bonuses maxed out for the English test and still do the worst on that one. I have none of the bonuses or cheats for the math or science tests and don't need them.
I actually like the brawler mini game except that in the current version there really doesn't seem to be any way to progress very far. I can beat the first guy twice for the skill bonus and I can beat the +1 level guy but after that they don't give rewards anymore. I can't beat the special moves guy no matter what I do. I can beat the special render guy and the money guy. It's a bit frustrating that you could have completely maxed out your fighting stats in a previous chapter and now get reset back to noob level again. Your previous stats should carry forward IMO.
Beer pong might be interesting if there was any skill involved but it's purely random so I tend not to like that. It's just an exercise in save scumming if you want to win.
The fish bowl thing is kind of strange. Of the 3 $10 upgrades, the chemicals that boost reproduction is the only one that seems to do anything. If I buy the pump I still have to clean the tank so what am I spending the $10 on? Same thing if I buy the medical upgrade. Fish still get sick so I still have to buy medical supplies.
The party planning thing I don't mind. That one is partially RNG dependent but it's pretty easy to consistently get an S tier party regardless what luck you have on placement.