What is the community consensus on the better way to play the first game?

Just to preface, I have played both versions of the first game more times than I remember and I enjoy both versions. I have probably played more of the remake at this point and my experience is that it is the superior version, but I have been noticing a more negative outlook on it based on a lot of youtube content I have been seeing recently.

I was just curious really what the general community consensus is on what version of the game is the better way to play and why? Thanks in advance :)