I wouldn't choose such harsh expressions. Yes, there are many controversial points from the perspective of the classic heroes, but there are also very many successful decisions.
To make the comparison clearer, let's imagine that the 3DO/nwc company had gone under after the release of RoE, and SoD had been made by a fan group. How much outpouring would there be?) In terms of balance, just look at Conflux. It raises far more questions than own same-//the dock.
The original heroes have their own atmosphere thanks to the wonderful graphics. HotA's graphics have nothing in common with the original. This is a significant point. Despite all the shortcomings of SoD and the advantages of HotA, these advantages are not so significant for me as to outweigh the first drawback.