To me they feel like a return to the more traditional Connery/Bond movies, with maybe a little more adrenaline. Connery had some quirky gadgets, but nothing like the Horse's Ass/Tiny Jet, Submarine Car, Cloaking device etc.. of the other Bonds, except for maybe Little Nellie from You Only Live Twice. One of my favorites is From Russia With Love, and if I remember correctly, the only gadget he used was a trick suitcase which hid money, a sniper rifle, and a tear gas anti-theft device, all items with no sci-fi value. To me, it was the Pierce Brosnan flics that became generic with the extremely over the top villains and non stop gadgetry.
I wish they could bring back some of the nonchalantness to the Bond character, instead of being so intense all of the time. Its what indeared me to the Connery version of Bond in the first place. Moore was too much of a clown, and Dalton and Brosnan always seemed like they were doing Chinese Arithmetic, as intense as they were all of the time.
Also, bring back the unique Bond Girl names. Kissy Suzuki, Pussy Galore, Dr. Goodhead.... all classics
