YouTube’s ‘Luli Studio’ has shared a video, showcasing 9 minutes of gameplay footage from the fan remake of Resident Evil 3.5 in Unreal Engine 5. This project aims to recreate the Hookman Demo that Capcom showcased at E3 2003. So, if you were a fan of it, you should definitely check it out.
For those who did not know, the Resident Evil 3.5 “Hookman” demo is basically the E3 2003 demo of Resident Evil 4. In E3 2003, Capcom showcased a supernatural-focused version of RE4 featuring Leon S. Kennedy.
This was what Resident Evil 4 was originally meant to be. However, Capcom decided to cancel it and create the RE4 we all now know and love.
In the E3 2003 demo, Leon was exploring a haunted castle, suffering from hallucinations (blue-tinted scenes, living dolls), and fighting the near-invincible, teleporting Hook Man. The demo had an over-the-shoulder camera, red laser sights, and intense lighting/shadow effects.
This first gameplay video focuses on the overall atmosphere of it. The artist is currently working hard on programming the Hook Man AI and combat mechanics.
It’s also worth noting that the next video update for this project will feature early gameplay tests using classic Fixed Camera angles. This will definitely put a smile on the face of all RE fans.
What’s cool here is that Luli Studio plans to release a playable demo of this fan remake. As such, Resident Evil fans will be able to actually play it. There is currently no ETA for when this playable demo will come out. Naturally, though, I’ll be sure to keep you posted.
Speaking of Unreal Engine 5, I recommend trying out these other free fan-made demos. You can grab a Superman UE5 Demo, a Halo 3: ODST Remake, and a Spider-Man UE5 Demo. There’s also a fan-made version of STALKER in Unreal Engine 5. If you love old-school FPS games, you should check out this remake of the classic FPS Blood in Epic’s engine. For Mario fans, we have this cool Super Mario Galaxy Tech Demo in Unreal Engine 5.
And that’s not all. There is a cool remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s Halo level in UE5 that you can download. Or how about this free Attack on Titan game? Then we have the fan remakes for Dino Crisis 2, Super Mario Galaxy, and MediEvil 2. Plus, there is an amazing fan remake of Sonic Adventure 2, called Sonic Adventure 2 Redux. Zelda fans can get this fan remake of Ocarina of Time. Oh, and let’s not forget the amazing ports of Skyrim and Oblivion.
Owners of high-end GPUs can also try these three tech demos. The first one features a Witcher-like environment. The second shows off a Rome Italian Town. The third is the Venice Tech Demo we shared a few days ago. We also have a demo of King’s Field 2 in UE5, as well as a remake of Konami’s canceled PT. Finally, we have The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Reimagined in Unreal Engine 5, a remake of Flappy Bird, a demo for Need for Speed: Underground 2, and a Diablo 2 Remake Demo. They all look awesome, so be sure to give them a try.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
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