Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 gets a gorgeous Unreal Engine remake
Many publishers allow fans to do all the heavy lifting to make new games, instead of creating the game themselves. It’s frustrating. But the outcomes you get from these projects created by fans are simply amazing such as in the most recent remake that graces our television screens. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2.
A few of you might turn away from this because you believe the greatest iconic Star Wars game is Knights of the Old Republic which is loved by the fans for sure. It was announced that the game’s demise left many in shock. But, in order for the game to even exist titles such as Dark Forces 2 needed to be created.
This sequel is to massively well-loved (even in the present, with a “very positive” rating) Dark Forces, The second instalment continues from exactly where the first game ended by putting Kyle Katarn on the hunt for a lightsaber, and the understanding of his abilities. The game wasn’t as popular as the original game however, it did have an impressive fanbase and a fan base that’s growing to this day.
If the site is doing very well, why would it be necessary to make a change? The answer is simple: the original designs aren’t easy to gaze at. It’s not a secret how amazing it feels to play a retro-themed game being restored to its former glory. Making use of an engine called the Real Engine The remake was finally completed after 3 years of unremitting efforts by YouTuber Ruppertle.
According to the game’s creator of the game, they wished to create the experience of one of their “favourite games” without losing the “base look, feeling and gameplay” aspects which made it enjoyable to enjoy. We’re confident that they’ve succeeded in achieving precisely what they wanted to achieve, which is a feeling several other gamers also agree with.
“I so much love that you kept the original sound design, which was and still is fantastic and a big part of the whole nostalgia without being really outdated,” declared one excited player, and another added, “This is an incredible thank you to the DF2. I’m excited to see what happens.” We too would like to see Ruppertle continue creating remasters for old games such as this and more, for no other reason than the pleasure it gives people.
If you’re interested in experiencing the new version of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 go to the Ruppertle’s Patreon and follow the directions given.
