I am not impressed by it yet as it totally ruined a long run I had going with the red staff and my equipment dropped down to four items.
Bone and parts farming also seem nerfed. And as I was farming a zone lower than my highest when I used the new version, it put the lower level as my 'highest reached'.
But I will eventually prestige and then give 1.3.3 a go with a fresh start. Your positive vibes show me that all is not lost :)