One of the beautiful things about gaming is the talent that goes into keeping beloved franchises going, with customized versions and modifications that take things in new directions. With the likes of Shadow Man currently being remade in the Unreal Engine, gamers are living in a golden age of new content that's being put out there by dedicated and talented fans. Now, someone is using the Unreal Engine to bring the original Resident Evil game into the modern era.
In a video posted on YouTube a few days ago, footage was revealed that showcased some recognizable elements from the first Resident Evil game, which has been recreated using Unreal Engine 4. The six-minute clip shows a part of the game's Spencer Mansion where much of the story takes place, with the player moving slowly through the map in an attempt to show off some of the remake's more interesting details.
What's perhaps the most interesting aspect of this is the game's perspective. Whereas the original RE game, as well as the official remake made in 2002, had a third-person perspective, this new iteration has chosen to use first-person. While there is no specific reason given as to why they've chosen this, and it could divide the fan base, it could be down to 2017's Resident Evil: BioHazard also being in first-person view and the developer of this remake may be looking to emulate that style.
The video also contains a couple of realistic-looking zombies that the player in the video shoots, which shows the action parts of the game as well as the visuals. While this is an impressive piece of footage from someone who is clearly dedicated to the cause, it's not something that is going to be made public for a while. According to the video's commentator, the creator is interested in making a full version, depending on community interest.
This is also by no means the only time fans have remade a Resident Evil game. Back in February of this year, someone remade the original game in the RE4 engine, giving it a boost in visuals while tweaking some of the controls and gameplay aspects. There were also reports of a remake of Code Veronica currently in development. With such dedication in the modding community, it's clear that Resident Evil is a series that is screaming for fan contributions. Here's hoping that this new remake goes a long way.
The 2002 Resident Evil remake is available on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.
Source: Bloody Disgusting