I really love SoD; the game's atmosphere itself is what appeals to me, and this kind of graphics gives me pleasure comparable to what I felt as a child. When I look at HotA, it just doesn't feel right... Although I understand that the graphics have been reworked for the better. But this is just an aesthetic perception; personally, I am ready to play any version if necessary. New objects and the Castle don't scare me.
But as soon as I start weighing the pros and cons of SoD and HotA gameplay, I immediately remember a picture from one important match. We played all-random without rests. After that, I just want to play SoD with Jebus Cross and Anarchy. Just because HotA doesn't have that (and many other things), I'm willing to forgive everything.