Bruh just releasing TNMN 2 instead of saying this one is discontinued and you will be continuing it at Steam would've fixed some things
Why should he name it to TNMN 2? He decided to remake the game because he wants to TRY something new, expand his game for another platform so his game will reach out more people than just releasing it on itch.io. It will be sounds more like a sequel rather than a remake if he needs to add the "2" like that while he already stated that the remake is still going to be similar to the original but with new features and lore. I know that the remake is not really enough yet, it lacks some lore and og features from itch.io version, but i believe if people didn't backlash him that much, he will be more motivated to improve the game based on the constructive criticisms. Remaking and adapting the game to another new platform still needs a LOT of effort after all even if you think it isn't enough, so i think it's pretty fair if he wants to charge the game again since he doesn't ask for extra everytime he updated the itch.io version to Campaign Mode and i literally wouldn't mind to pay again if he also decide to update the game in here and charge it more.