Now here is something truly amazing. YouTube’s ‘Rangelukaz’ is recreating the classic SNES Donkey Kong Country game in the Unity Engine. This remake aims to be as faithful to the SNES game as possible. So, let’s take a closer look at it.
Contrary to the AI remake of DKC we shared a while ago, this fan remake aims to be identical to the SNES version. So, make sure to temper your expectations. This won’t be a graphical overhaul. Instead, it will be more like a port of the SNES game to the Unity Engine.
What’s cool here is that Rangelukaz is working on implementing proper gameplay mechanics. In his first video, he showcased the moving and jumping mechanics. And, to his credit, Rangelukaz was able to nail everything from the SNES version.
The Unity Engine Remake feels exactly like the SNES version of DKC. At 3:00, we have a direct comparison between the SNES and the Unity versions. And, honestly, they look the same. Then, at 9:45, we get to see the WIP Unity Engine version.
In my opinion, this is a really cool project that a lot of Donkey Kong Country fans will appreciate. Donkey Kong Country has a very special place in my heart. So, seeing a fan attempting to recreate this game from the ground up is something that puts a big smile on my face.
Again, this isn’t meant to be a graphical overhaul. So, don’t expect Ray Tracing, Path Tracing, or higher quality textures. That’s not the goal of this project. However, for what it actually is, this is pretty impressive. At least in my opinion.
Interestingly enough, Rangelukaz plans to release playable demos so that everyone can try it. Right now, there is no ETA for when these demos will come out. Naturally, though, we’ll be sure to keep you posted.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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