I disagree on the washed out outdoor comment. I think there has been a big trend in media to push that bigger than life contrast in movies and games but ojectively if you step outside the world - when under the sun - is a bit washed out.
For the rest, I tend to agree with you.
My biggest problem in the revamp is the Underdark. It is way too bright to the extent it completely remove the need for darkvision, light cantrip and remove the "fear factor". The Underdark in dnd is... Very dark. And in patch 8 this is completely lost. That is for me the most pressing issue
It was very atmospheric.
I found myself taking the time to light candles and braziers, casting light on my weapon, and in general slowing my pace.
