All articles tagged with #fan remake
Super Mario Bros. Remastered, a fan-made remake of the classic NES game, is now available for PC download via Discord, featuring improved graphics, physics, and a level editor, but requires the original ROM to play and includes content like The Lost Levels and Super Mario Bros. Special.
A fan-made EarthBound-style remake of the original Mother game, called EarthBound Beginnings Remake, has been in development since 2007 and is expected to be completed by 2026, after a recent trailer and series celebrations rekindled interest.
Developer Maxime Foulquier, who paused his fan-made Bloodborne remake due to potential legal issues with Sony, has returned with a new project: a Diablo-style Bloodborne action RPG called Bloodborne Top Down Arena. This new project is less ambitious and distinct from a true remake, which Foulquier hopes will avoid a cease and desist order. Despite the risks, the project shows promise, though its future remains uncertain.
Nintendo has issued a DMCA takedown notice to remove a fan remake of the game Link's Awakening DX HD from Itch.io, citing copyright infringement. The fangame had gained attention online before being taken down, but it is likely that copies of the game still exist elsewhere on the internet.
A fan artist named Frits Mulder has created an impressive video showcasing what a remastered version of World of Warcraft could look like in Unreal Engine 5. Using assets from the original game, Mulder recreated the Westfall zone with stunning results. The project took three months to complete and utilizes Unreal Engine 5's Lumen and Nanite features. While Blizzard has no plans to overhaul the game's engine, fans can still enjoy this unofficial glimpse at a visually enhanced World of Warcraft.
The fan remake of The Simpsons: Hit & Run, a popular 2003 action-adventure game, has been completed after almost a year of development. The developer has shared videos documenting the creation process, covering various aspects such as the open world, vehicles, characters, AI traffic system, visuals, game activities, and VR implementation. However, due to copyright issues, the game will not be available for download. The original game follows the Simpson family and their friend Apu as they uncover a larger alien conspiracy in their hometown of Springfield.
A fan-made remake of Fallout 4 using Unreal Engine 5 has been released, showcasing the potential of the upcoming Fallout 5. The screenshots, created by environment artist Ghost Design, feature a Fallout 4 settlement and demonstrate the beauty of the new engine. Fallout 5 has been confirmed by Bethesda, but details such as plot, location, and release date are unknown. In related news, a Fallout-inspired RPG called Ashfall has been announced.
A new comparison video between the Source, Source 2, and Unreal Engine 5 versions of Counter-Strike has been shared on YouTube. The video showcases the differences between the three versions and gives an idea of what to expect from the recently announced Counter-Strike 2. The fan remake of CS: GO in Unreal Engine 5 looks more cinematic, while Counter-Strike 2 feels like a blend between the Source and the UE5 versions.