The review was written while the game was still in development.
In fact, if you add responsive controls to the original Gothic, slightly rework the balance in the combat and make it more convenient, that would be enough for me.
Despite all the angularity of the visual, the original Gothic looks very nice even now, due to the fact that there is really cool art design, a colorful palette, it is pleasant. The game has a unique and cool game design and narrative - it plays perfectly (if you take the controls out of the equation).
I would just like a little more tweaked game mechanics and responsive controls.
I'm waiting for this remake, but I'm very afraid that they can ruin all the charm of the original Gothic, but there is hope.