I played the Prepare To Die Edition HEAPS, and endured a full co-op playthrough with 5+ minute wait times for summoning, incessant tinkering with third party multiplayer programs, and appeasing RNG superstitions in hopes of a successful summon. So as a long time adorer of Dark Souls co-op, I will admit my bias upfront: all I wanted out of the Remaster was stable multiplayer, and while other hefty changes would've been sweet and all, DSR gave me what I had hoped for.

The Dark Souls series has been a trove of wonderful experiences, and it was absolutely lovely to play through this first game again with a full group of buddies. Whether you wish to play together or alone, I will never not recommend this game. It rocks.