After 700+ hours on the Remake. I’ve seen every corner of these two games, and this meme sums up exactly how I feel. The Remake didn’t try to erase what made the original special; it built on that soul. They really do feel like one masterpiece split across two eras
i don't know if any of you feel the same but:
1-J.J Gatling Man from the original fit the mercenary militia vibe of the Island perfectly with his red beret and traditional minigun. In contrast, the Brute feels like a slasher movie archetype that fits well in the Village or Castle but can feel inconsistent in a high-tech military base honestly.
2-i honestly don't like the Brute’s Automatic Crossbow While it serves the same gameplay role as the minigun, it felt like a fantasy weapon compared to the heavy metal feel of J.J.'s Gatling gun.
3-Island Brute is essentially a reskinned version of the Bullheaded Brute you’ve already been fighting since the Village. In the original, J.J. was a unique mini-boss model exclusive to the Island, which made those encounters feel more special.