I think it actually looks pretty neat. It's developed by the two guys who originally designed the game for ICOM Simulations. While most of the rooms are the same, a lot of the puzzles have been re-designed and different items have various new functions.

Well, I thought it looked interesting. The fact that you can have the remixed and remastered versions of the soundtrack or the original NES soundtrack on while playing is also a nice touch.

This game went on a massive discount via the Steam sale a few weeks ago, so I finally got around to playing it. I've already beaten it on the first two difficulties, and I have to say that I'm extremely impressed with everything they've done. I'd say about 60% of the old puzzles are still intact, but 40% are completely new (and extremely creative). A ton of new rooms have been added, and I'm surprised at how well they mesh with the older rooms and atmosphere. I will say that the difficulty this time around is even more brutal than before (if only because some of the spells don't entirely make sense and could've used way more explanation as to what they actually do), especially with some of the unwinnable situations.

The first two that come to mind: do not
[SPOILER:493e800df4]Save the game in any rooms with goblins in them[/SPOILER:493e800df4]
And do not
[SPOILER:493e800df4]take the rope from the well BEFORE you enter it[/SPOILER:493e800df4]
Some of the newer puzzles are pretty delightful once you figure out the solutions. I won't spoil anything for anyone, but the game contains a lot of references to the other MacVenture games (to the point where a couple of the puzzles can be solved with solutions from Deja Vu).