Sorry if i misunderstood the question you posted
I think they mean have it the way it used to be. The villager only gives you their pic when a certain level of friendship is attained, and not have them give it to you when guessing which villager was the fake (Blanca) on April Fools Day, as it wasn't really earned. It was won.
I didn't like that either.
I'm not sure if anyone remembers it, but my favorite thing ever in Animal Crossing was the yard sales that they would have in Wild World. I thought it was so exciting to go around to villagers houses and be able to buy whatever you like, then home home and set up your own items to sell to your villagers.
I liked the Desert Island Escape mini game, as frustrating as it was, but I'm not sure that I want it to return.
Part of me does, for the items mainly.
I imagine they'd have the little consoles in Horizons, but whether they have functionality or are purely aesthetic is my question. Though, if the consoles don't show up at all, I'll be pretty bummed out.