Hmmmm, good question, bit of both, it has changed a lot, but there is also heavy focus on the building mechanics also if that's your thing, rather than just straight up automation. So like you can make some very very impressive structures in the game. Saying that, you can mostly ignore the building for pretty and just go full on factory just grow mode.
I guess also depends how much you like/are comfortable with the fps view point vs top down? If you like automation and or crafting games, def worth giving it Whirl IMHO!
Storage is relatively cheap, and don't stress becoming a data horder, added bonus, learning to manage it well is a nice skillset to develop..
Looks over at the 700tb rack!
I have aphantasia, I see nothing, and one more that gets people, I have no head voice/inner monologue.