Do you think that "flawed ending" could be the target of this restoration project, and are you tempted to give it a go (and share your findings )?

You played through the first one 8-10 times? Wow, you're more of a fan than me - I don't think I could stomach a second play through - I found it too linear and the "twists" cliched and predictable. Not that it wasn't without fun, but once was enough for me.