Dated in terms of graphics, no.

Boring? My only comparison is BOTW so at the moment it's really hard to tell even with the new gameplay being shown (Though very limited) if it is just going to be the same experience all over again.

I really hope it isn't. But they've not given us much to go on.

If they're really hinging this games success on the ability to glue items together I will be thoroughly disappointed.