So because it's such a 'huge task' they just shouldn't bother? This is a cheap as bones cash in and because consumers will buy it EA will continue releasing crap like this. Consumers should hold them to a higher standard, but they won't.
I think my problem is that it is a remaster. I personally believe most people wanted a full remake, but a full remake is an expensive long term investment and requires the devs to truly respect the franchise its history and lineage.
This is not enough to make me want to pay full price for the same game I've played before. I don't believe the ai up scaled textures can properly compare to my rose tinted nostalgia memories so I'm going to stay away and keep my memories intact.