Just finished the remake now.
I like the first half better in the remake but the second half is better in the original imo.
I think they cut to much content from both the island and the castle. Sure they added a few new things and twisted others.
I am very conflicted to what version I prefer. I think the game plays better in the remake, I like the crafting and the change to the knife.
Both Ashley and Luis better in the remake, but the later Villians is more fun in the original.
The music and a lot of the sound effects I prefer the original. On the island the enemies with the electric thing sounded more scary in the original.
The target test is also an upgrade.
I think if they had not cut so much content the remake would be a clear winner. Now I mostly feel like I have not finished the whole game.