So youre saying youre gonna revamp the style of the maps and models? Because with the environment of the game looking pastel-like, I think it looks good as is, but hey thats just me.
IMHO, old game style was enough pretty, with ideal balance between realism and digital-3D. I view many games of this genre, but only your game give natural effect as "life-play".
Of couse, how say in my culture - "hosyain - barin". Only game creator can deside about style.