I'm sorry, I forgot where it says a sequel has to have everything the same as its prequel.
Silly me, not reading up on my sequel rules. Your comparing a side scroller to an RPG.
Really, your just fucking but hurt that your not getting exactly what you want. You have not given the sticker mechanic a chance and you too blinded by what's gone to appreciate what's new. Stop living in the fucking past and get over it, not everything will be what you want, so stop whining.
Plus, it sounds like your running out of reasons to be a jackass. Because comparing a side scroller to an RPG is a long shot.