On their blog they explain they initially went for a reboot, but their editor refused to finance it and wanted “just” a remaster.
So they choose to do a remake instead.
Source: https://www.littlebigadventure.com/en/reboot-remaster-or-remake-the-answer/
Yeah, completly agree with you.
I tried it again after a 10 years hiatus and… Forgot how good and game is and… how time consuming as well.
I stumbled upon an expression summarising it perfectly: EVE isn’t a video game, it’s a hobby. Requiring time and dedication.
It was fine during college, but now… Not anymore.