I'd really enjoy playing the game with the ghost timer in-tact. I have fond memories of this game, but, without the timer I find myself  hung up on finding a perfect solution for each stage. The pressure of making due with what I'm able to produce in the time limit is what I fondly recall and wish to relive.
I'm a bit saddened to see it's casually thrown away such a core mechanic by way of an non-optional update.

It had been one of my favorite games. :(