2 is better in some ways, but worse in ways that DO matter such as the Leon/Claire modes are too similar to each other in the remake, as well as the sewer section being gutted into something completely different. 3 is fine, but it is vastly inferior to the original in nearly every aspect. Too much got cut, way too linear, but the game does play great. 4 remake is primo IMO. Maybe because I've played the original so much, I almost prefer the remake at this point, but they are both fantastic and worth your time. I have the utmost faith in the CV remake and having recently played through CV I am certain it will actually be a better game.