I recently played the iPod touch version, and was shocked at how much easier they'd made it. I don't recall if this was the case in other remakes, but my characters started the game with weapons and armor equipped! Then, it occurred to me that all the remakes have gotten progressively easier and sort of watered-down feeling. Being able to save your game anywhere at any time - while I understand the practical reason for it in the handheld versions - sucks a lot of the challenge factor out. Origins is perhaps the only one that retains even a fraction of the original difficulty. At least that version retained the original, more challenging MP system.
I voted for the 8-bit version, hands down. I really do like Origins too, though.
Edit: I will give the PSP version 1 point for returning the Ninja to his proper color (maroon). It's a shame they didn't do the same for the Thief. I have always hated the green Thief/Ninja.
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