The crowdfunders wanted it exactly the way it is, even if it doesn't meet the general public's taste. A little bit more polish here and there to further improve the game via patches and add aditional levels is expected and will follow.
If you do not love the highly acclaimed Banjo-Kazooie this is not a game for you and why should they change gameplay mechanics that so many people love. It was always clear that an independent developer cannot compete with Nintendo's standards of unlimited delays and manpower this is also the reason why Rare games got so bad after Nintendo sold the company to Microsoft.
After Shenmue 3, which will face exactly the same criticism, it would be the right time to crowdfund a classic round based Final Fantasy game with ATB gameplay. Because people like me prefer classic JRPGs, classic shooters, classic Zelda, and classic plattformers over modern games.







