Remastered is the definitive version. PTDE is now — you can no longer buy it legally, but some players still seek it out because of specific mods (like Daughters of Ash or Prepare to Die Again mods) that were never updated for Remastered.
If you are looking to share or document the Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition (Multi9-PROPHET) darksoulspreparetodieeditionmulti9prophet
, this specific "Prophet" release is often discussed in community forums by players looking for the original, un-remastered experience or for specific mod compatibility Remastered is the definitive version
The release includes 9 languages with full text + audio support: Here is why this specific edition is still discussed:
For many, the PROPHET release was the only way to experience Lordran without the headache of defunct DRM services. Here is why this specific edition is still discussed: