Tony Hawk is undeniably a franchise that left its mark on an entire era. With that in mind, one fan decided to pay homage to an iconic episode of the series.
Unreal Engine 5, the new game engine from Epic Games, promises to revolutionize the video game industry in the years to come. However, it is already being used by fans to bring classic games back to life. A recent example is the fan-made remake of Tony Hawk’s Underground. Enough to bring a tear to the eye of nostalgia.
An amateur remake for Tony Hawk’s Underground
MicthMakesGames, an independent developer, set out to recreate the classic Tony Hawk’s Underground under Unreal Engine 5 in one week flat. This project involved rebuilding the game map and developing basic skateboarding mechanics. While this remake isn’t as visually impressive as other recent projects, the video describing the development process is particularly interesting.
The Unreal Engine 5 is being hailed for its potential to power some of the best games to come. Developers like Bloober Team with Layers of Fear and Hexworks with Lords of the Fallen have already put this engine to good use. Lords of the Fallen, although not the best soulslike game released this year, stands out for its exceptional graphic quality, as highlighted in various reviews.
A week under Unreal Engine 5
This remake of Tony Hawk’s Underground illustrates how modern development tools, accessible to creators of all skill levels, can transform and modernize classic games. This opens up fascinating possibilities for the future of game development, both for professional studios and amateur developers. It remains to be seen what the reaction of rights holders will be. We know that some, like Disney for example, are very picky and have already canceled several amateur remakes or mods of Star Wars games. Nevertheless, the result of the Tony Hawk’s Underground remake remains particularly interesting, especially for those who grew up in the 2000s. At that time, it was the ideal game to play after coming home from school.
Tony Hawk’s Underground, often abbreviated to THUG, is a skateboarding video game released in 2003. Unlike its predecessors in the Tony Hawk series, this game emphasizes more in-depth storytelling, allowing players to follow the story of ‘an amateur skateboarder who evolves to become a professional. The good times…