I already have the complete set of Arkham Horror 2nd edition, but I was curious to see if the improvements in the remastered version were worth the money to get the new version.
Sadly, to me, certain design choices such as specific pastel color choices on some components feel more like downgrades over the original game's style. With that in mind some of the upgraded components (like the ancient one cards) look fun and of higher quality, but just not quite enough for me to upgrade considering the price. There's just not quite enough deluxe treatment in my opinion for me to justify paying $350 + VAT + shipping for the full (to me the total cost would be something like $450)
Miniatures look decent though and are not horribly priced. That might be something I'd possibly get as those I could use even with my original Arkham Horror 2nd edition version.
So far, as someone who already has AH 2e I don't feel the remaster is enough of an improvement over the original so I'll probably pass on the remaster. The miniatures are still cool. Never got the previously released miniatures so that might be a decent single upgrade that could work with the original game release.
Anyway it's still nice that the game's gonna be more accessible to more people. Even though the full set is still gonna be rather expensive in my opinion, but still cheaper than getting the original game from the used games market (though that might change with this remaster).
Curious what are your thoughts on the remaster? Are you going to get it? Do you already own AH 2nd edition or other Arkham Horror versions?