POLL: Is something inherently lacking from a remake/remaster review if critic hasn't completed the original?

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SanAndreasX on 23 December 2022

No, it would not be necessary. However, some appreciation of the history behind the original work would be of benefit.

I've played plenty of remakes were the original simply wasn't easily available or hadn't interested me.

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