Unreal Engine is the engine of choice for many fans to remake classic games in. Considering the engine is free for non-commercial use, why not? Please keep in mind, these remakes are not official, and they could be shut down at any time. At least one is using a Nintendo property, and we all know how well Nintendo works with fans on these things. All in all, it is amazing what can be achieved, often by one dedicated fan.
Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time – Cutting grass never looked so good
Okay, let’s kick this off with the one that is most likely to be taken down first. The Nintendo property. If you are not familiar with The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, you need to hunt a copy down. Originally released in November 1998 for the Nintendo 64 console, Ocarina of Time was quite interesting. For those wondering, this is the first Zelda to introduce time travel. Sure, it is quite limited, but it is still interesting how Nintendo used it here.
The remake – We all know the water effects of Unreal Engine 5 are amazing, so they are going to be amazing here. Let’s look at that grass in Hyrule Field, the area recreated in this remake. That grass is amazing. Watch the video above to see more amazing details. Tell me in the comments below what your favorite part is.
According to Zelda Dungeon you can throw support at the developer via their Patreon. With that, Nintendo’s lawyers probably have already printed the C&D letter.
Bully’s world is super gritty
Rockstar originally dropped Bully in the laps of gamers in October of 2006. Graphically it looked great but this fan remake, a showcase of what it could look like if done today, turns the gritty levels up to 11. This is super detailed and super nasty in places. I almost want to wash my hands after seeing certain bits. Great attention to detail abound here. The team of VG247.com are just as impressed with this remake of Bully.
Resident Evil 1 – Become the master of unlocking
If there was ever a title that screamed a desperate need to be remade, it is Resident Evil 1 by Capcom. Sure, they have redone it on platforms such as the Nintendo GameCube, but that doesn’t mean fans aren’t taking a crack at it too. Originally released in March of 1996 on the original Sony PlayStation, Capcom had a hit on their hands, regardless of tons of problems with the game – fans were enamored with it. Capcom basically took the haunted house trope, added zombies, guns, and scientists to the formula to create a fantastic franchise of “horror” (your scared vibes may vary depending on your exposure to the genre). Fixed camera angles that create troublesome situations are still here, so are some sweeping shots setting the mood. According to the staff over at appuals.com this remake is being worked on by a team of fan developers.
The question is, which Resident Evil is your favorite? I must go with the second, I enjoyed it so much. The first still holds a special place in my heart though – that hallway. IYKYK.
Burn rubber with Need for Speed Most Wanted
Way back in 2005 gamers were treated to an entry in the popular Need for Speed series. If you are truly old school, then you probably played the first Need for Speed on PC’s or on consoles such as the 3DO (where I first encountered this series), Sony PlayStation or on the Sega Saturn. Fans have put together a remake using Unreal Engine 5 and it looks phenomenal. Continuing the tradition of cops trying to stop your illegal racing activities, first introduced in Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, Most Wanted adds the popular “open world” idea. I believe the open world concept was introduced into this franchise with Need for Speed Underground, I could be wrong.
Don’t let the fog get you in Silent Hill 2
Dropping on gamers in 2001, Silent Hill 2 was interesting. Set in the same world as the first game, same city, and everything, just another area of it, you must survive and solve the mystery. I don’t want to say too much as I am sure there is someone that has conceivably not played this game yet. This remake is quite detailed, much like Bully above, the developers have gone all out on the grittiness, the dirt, grime. Ugh, it is so well done. If you troubled by jump scares, please use discretion watching the trailer above.
Do you have a favorite Unreal Engine remake that you want to discuss? Let me hear about it in the comments below!