Artist Shows Off Superman-Like Game In Unreal Engine 5
Epic's Unreal Engine 5 was fully released this week, and one developer has already begun using the software to create a Superman-style game from The Matrix-themed City Sample asset pack.
While the hero in video game tech artist Volod's flight demo doesn't bear any resemblance to the Man of Steel physically, he does have a similar powerset and can fly around the city at a velocity that is likely faster than a speeding bullet.
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«If I can find an interesting gameplay loop that ties into the flight mechanic, I'd consider putting together a minimum viable product or demo and releasing it to the public,» Volod said to Kotaku. «But obviously without the association to the Superman IP.»
The assets that Volod used to create the Not-Superman simulator were used in last year's Matrix Awakens tech demo for Xbox Series X|S and PS5. In addition to a brief car chase sequence, the demo allows players to explore a city that shows off new buildings, vehicles, and crowd
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