i played 2 growing up and i teared up seeing this being announced, remembering a more simple time. i loved the colourful cheerful world, the charming aesthetics and the beautiful nostalgic music. if i saw anything bright and colourful i would gravitate towards it.
however it's been so long since, does it still hold up?

yes gameplay wise but i would just go back and play the originals since they seem to invoke a more creative, passionate vibe.
they don't change much besides aesthetics and being more accessible and convenient. of the things they did change, they don't seem to be that important or impactful, and to be honest the aesthetics to me are a lot worse here, theres just a soul-less vibe as if a team of interns made this but that just might be me nitpicking. it's not as bad as i make it out to be but my expectations were already pretty high.
basing score off the remake itself, the original games are decent and i'll review them seperately