The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 4 Fan Remake Version 3.0 available for download

DSOGaming writes: "CryZENx has released a brand new version of his amazing remake of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 4 to the public. This version comes with very few graphical settings (you can downsample from 4K or run it in performance mode) and comes with three environments."

[GamingSinceForever]

Wow that looks incredible. So much talent.

[micdagoat19]

Why can't Nintendo remake N64 games like this?

[DaDrunkenJester]

Because they'd rather just port with a res bump and rake in the millions anyway.

[zahdab]

They can out source it to these dudes but i am not sure thry can optimize it enough for switch and retsin this quality of visuals

[Shiken]

Just like Sony and MS.

[septemberindecember]

@DaDrunken

How was Ocarina of Time 3D just a port with a res bump?

[Nebaku]

Because they actually like to make their games look good, and not like half baked Unity "my first game" demos.

[milohighclub]

This looks better than any game Nintendo have ever put out.

[micdagoat19]

I would love to play some of the N64 classics without them looking like total garbage. Same way I would like to play Ps1 games or Saturn games without them looking like total garbage

[Neonridr]

@milohighclub - looks are skin deep.

[ABizzel1]

Short answer: Because switch is bottom-end for current-gen performance.

Detailed answer: These N64 remakes are created and running on a GTX 1080 ti, a GPU that's over 2x more powerful than a XBO-X (which is why Next-gen won't be a huge GPU boost over the Pro consoles), over 2.5x the PS4 Pro, over 5x the PS4, over 7.5x XBO, and therefore over 20x more powerful than a Switch.

Realistically if the XBO-X and PS4 Pro had a decent CPU, then those consoles could run this with reduced lighting at 1440p@60fps and 1080p@60fps. The original PS4 and XBO could likely run the demo as well, but they would need drastically reduced lighting and drop the 4K textures, resolution and fps down to dynamic 900p@30fps in order to get the look of the game similar (more than likely 720p for XBO).

As for the Switch the texture work would be an even greater downgrade. Resolution would be dynamic 720p with the game spending most of its time well below that. Textures would be muddy at best. Baked lighting would have to be implemented. And character models will be reduced in quality. And with all that the game would run around 20fps.

Nintendo would need an actual dedicated home console with a contemporary processor (low-budget Ryzen / Intel 4c/4T for 60fps) and a $150 - $200 GPU (RX 570 minimum) to run this properly, in 1080p@60fps with minimum downgrades. Basically a PS4 Pro / XBO-X competitor with a significantly better CPU is what it'll take, which will be a $400 console for Nintendo, thus not going to happen since they want to stick with the $299 asking price.

So this will be capable on Nintendo hardware if they make a next-gen home console in the next few years, otherwise if they stick with handheld gaming we'll see similar performance around 2030.

[micdagoat19]

I wasnt talking about the 4K part of it just playable better looking N64 games

[-Foxtrot]

Hell why can't Nintendo make new Zelda games like this

Great graphics, better animations, a technical marvel with old style Zelda traditional gameplay.

[Nebaku]

Because they're too busy making innovative artstyle's like Wind Waker or BOTW, that AAA and indie studios alike are still copying to this day.

But hey, screw that, let's just make it the 5 billionth AAA game to have realistic graphics. A graphical style the Switch wouldn't even do justice in the first place.

[-Foxtrot]

Indie studios...copying

LOL

😂

Sure...

[ABizzel1]

@Nebaku

I get where you were trying to go, a good art style goes a long way, and can look good for generations.

But the reality is they focus on those art styles, because their hardware can't do what the others can. You can make a game focused on realism with the Switch, but it will always have to stand next to the PS4 / XBO, and it really shows the power difference when games are based on realism instead of art style.

[noxeven]

Whats that in the distance its the cease and desist email. Every time i see one these articles I'm like wow that looks sweet to bad its gonna be shut down at least from the public. Like all the others.

[CorndogBurglar]

Yep. Nintendo will shut this down quickly. They always do.

I don't know why people even try anymore unless it's to keep it to themselves.

[micdagoat19]

Nintendo should be hiring people like this

[milohighclub]

Innit. Or at least buy the project from them for future use. Would be cheaper than the remaster that will surely arise in the next few year..

[leahcim]

Its like a dream...

[frostypants]

Not a remake. Just a demo of some envitonments. Nice clickbait.

[Relientk77]

I want Ocarina of Time HD for Switch, that's something I would love.

[ccgr]

Grab it while you can!

[GoldeneyeOO7]

It's already too late.

:(

[txboy05]

I need this

[quenomamen]

Why do people do this knowing Nintendo can cone in shut it down ?

[Segata]

As with all of these UE4 things. It looks lifeless and bland. On a technical level it looks fine but aesthetically dull.

[WitcheRivia]

Nintendo should drop mobile games & move to PC games.

[chrono1205]

Do it with the Creation Engine now.

[RichardKing90]

Is it Robin Hood?

[Einhander1971]

Yes stunning stuff take note Nintendo.