Just visually, and based on the trailers, I've liked this new direction for Lara. It's, to use a cliche word, more mature (despite being a prequel) and I wouldn't mind it continued as a full reboot of the series (read: NOT A REMAKE) rather than a lead in to her later and better known adventures. Of course, this is all prerelease speculation. The game might suck terribly. But I would be surprised.
Note to gamers: when someone shoots you in the face, they aren't "gay." They are "psychopathic."
