Board Thread:Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time/@comment-16296785-20131218082015/@comment-976523-20140327190204

No hybrid?

Old version: the map arrangement, the stars (for bragging rights), multiple Brain Busters (rather than just one). New version: zombie speed, value of sun, Dr. Zomboss' battles

Mostly, have the old Brain Busters form forks in the road, and once you beat Dr. Zomboss (or maybe the Gargantuar battle?), the Stars are unlocked. Get all stars, maybe get a prize? Zombie speed is fast but fair, and the sun cost is also fair (particularly for those expensive plants like Coconut Cannon, Winter Melon and, if it happens, Citron). Also, one good way to give a challenge is to have the Brain Buster "stems" grow bit by bit, maybe introducing old Piñata Parties with similar trends as Brain Busters.

No need to do a massive rollback just because of a few features. Just take the best of both worlds and call it a win.