Vindicator
Primordial Dragon
Ok, the automap feature I get - that's nice.
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I was just genuinely curious about the excitement - wondering if there's something here that I'm not seeing.
Yes, the automap is the #1 new feature… it will be a huge timesaver. Most of my time in the originals was spent drawing maps on graph paper, which is fun for a few hours but becomes frustratingly difficult (have a big eraser handy!) when you can't take two steps without being attacked… not to mention the teleporters, hidden walls, and spinners!
AFAIK, the gameplay itself has changed very little with the exception of the automap, UI, and rebalancing. The excitement is because this new coat of paint gives those of us who fondly remember the originals an excuse to replay them (and maybe even finish them this time).
BTW, watch the first minute of gameplay from the original and compare that to the remaster. Not only have the graphics been dramatically improved but the sound as well. Which would you want to spend a 100+ hours playing?