Players Like...

❤ Controls and Movement

The remake significantly improved Twinsen's controls and movement compared to the 1994 original. Players praised the new control scheme, which uses a camera-relative system instead of the original's "tank" controls. This makes navigation and platforming much smoother and more responsive. While a few noted the jumping still feels a bit clunky, the majority agreed the new controls are a welcome upgrade. The remake also removed the original's cumbersome "behavioral modes," allowing players to easily access all of Twinsen's actions with dedicated buttons.

❤ Combat and Throwing

Throwing the iconic "magic ball" weapon now features a visual trajectory indicator, helping players aim more precisely. However, some still found the combat and throwing mechanics to be imprecise at times. The original's stance-based combat system has been replaced with a more straightforward direct combat control scheme. Most players saw this as an improvement, though a handful missed the nuance of the original system.

❤ Level Design and Exploration

Reviewers praised the remake's interconnected level design, which combines the original's multiple individual islands into larger, more seamless explorable areas. This makes the world feel more cohesive and natural to navigate. But some players noted the removal of certain puzzles and challenges, like the intricate "Temple of Bù" sequence, has made the overall experience slightly easier compared to the original. A few expressed a desire for a "hardcore mode" to restore the classic's more demanding elements.