This is certainly interesting. I wonder, will the gameplay stick closely to the original game's gameplay or will it be revamped in some way? (Forgive me if this question was answered already, I must have missed it)
Also, that render is pretty neat. The models look great, and the lighting is cool! The robo pirates on the left and right look somewhat silly with that stance, though. Their poses are not very dynamic at all, making them look very non-threatening as they just casually stand still and raise one arm lazily. I would suggest taking a look at their in-game animations (and maybe looking at whatever official renders there are which involve them) so that you're able to get a better understanding of how the henchmen move.
Regardless, I'm looking forward to seeing updates on this!