So I made a little pros cons list in my head if my personal opinion comparing the newest released game (aka nuts and bolts) to its predecessors and other games of the genre.
Pros:
Allowed players to get creative and make custom vehicles
It gives an atmosphere where you actually want to find a ton of Easter eggs
Brought back characters we thought were dead
Cons:
Too different formula from predecessors
Breaks 4th wall
Lack of actual voice acting (did the originals have it?)