Cthonian Stars style is a bit heavy for this purpose though I'd say. It was creating a particular tone (horror) and, if anything had a more obtrusive background.
I think the truth is that you can't account for all tastes, but it has to stated again that the single most criticised aspect of MgT1E was it's interior layout, design and art. That has to be addressed in this edition, and needs to be something that will work out for at least another decade of publishing.
For me, notwithstanding a few issues with maps and popout text, the general look is quite smart. It's different for sure, but if it was the layout for any other game I doubt it would garner much criticism. So my vote is: I like it.*
* with the stipulation that I don't know what the art looks like yet, so I'll reserve my judgement on that score.