There isn't a lot I can say that hasn't already been said, but as someone who loved the original I absolutely adore this version too.

Even the best remakes are usually pretty hit or miss, but this overall was fantastic. Especially the music, I don't think there's a single track that was worse than the original, everything is on par at least. The addition of a monster list and the scrapbook are greatly appreciated. There's a lot of new QOL stuff, like fast travel and being able to heal in the field. The cinematics look fantastic. All the characters and enemies look fantastic as well. The game is definitely a bit easier with the addition of triple attacks and splash damage, but fights can still get rough quick if you aren't prepared. There's also dedicated postgame content now which is definitely harder.

In short: you can tell the team had a lot of love for the original and whether you have or haven't played the original, this is still definitely worth a play!