Everything you could ask for in a remake and more. The game looks great, runs great, and sounds great. The cutscenes were the big draw for me and they definitely added a lot. I love the final cutscene. The battle system is also improved. One of my big complaints with the original is that the game never tells you the correct timing for the attacks and blocks so you can never really learn and get them consistently. They also just kinda felt wonky in general. This game really cleans that up. The gauge moves, splash damage, and switching are also nice wrinkles. The downside of this is that it makes the game easier but I think that's okay, especially with the postgame presenting some difficult challenges. I also appreciate additions like the scrapbook and bestiary. Post-game is pretty cool. Im glad that the refights actually changed a lot up rather than just adding HP and damage.

It's a good remake for a good game. Feels like the definitive way to play it.