If you never played the original, then this is surely the optimal way to play it now. Otherwise, I don't see the point even after searching around for it. The slightly improved visuals aren't a big enough step up to justify its existence, and the other changes all feel rather minor and inconsequential. I've always considered the original game quite overrated to begin with, and the problems I have with the original aren't addressed in this remake. But hey, they made the plasma cutter feel 'weaker,' so that's something no one wanted