I'm half and half on the new version. On one hand, I like where the artwork has improved and (although I may be in the minority) I honestly like the new story more, at least so far. Buuuuuut, I don't like how there's a lack of direction, and the fact that by going back to square one, it feels like all the work originally put into the first version of the game was, well, wasted. Obviously that's not truly the case, as it gives experience, but it still feels like a waste to have all those scenes drawn and written out, then thrown to the wayside.
With some more polish, my first problem is fixed, but the clean slate part still is gonna eat away at my enjoyment of the game until a LOT more content is released. Until then, though... well, it just feels kinda bittersweet to play. It's nice, but, missing the content the original had built up. Once you guys catch up, I'm sure this can be great, though. I just hope it doesn't take too long.