N64 Mod Adds Ray-Tracing To Classic Games

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Thanks to an impressive modder classic Nintendo 64games are getting an upgrade with ray-tracing. Technology has improved so much over the last 25 years and fans want to see what their favorite games would look like with much better graphics. Since the N64 celebrated its 25th birthday last June, it is no surprise that the community was celebrating by reminiscing about their favorite games and wanting to play them with an updated and more modern look.

Nintendo 64 was the home of many iconic games that players still enjoy today. Super Mario 64 and Goldeneye 007 are two of the most well-loved games from the Nintendo 64 and are also some of the most modded games on the console. Different mods have included added set pieces from iconic games into others, like adding Peach's Castle to Goldeneye 007 or even making Switch games playable on the console. There are also games being made playable for older consoles, which are known as «demakes,» like Portal being modded for the Nintendo 64.

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VG247 reported on a tweet by Twitter user dariosamo where they shared the mod they were making for their Nintendo 64. This mod brings realistic lighting to games in order to make them look more realistic. This project is no easy task, as the graphics on the Nintendo 64 were very different than today's standards. The games that dariosamo showcased were The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Paper Mario, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, Snowboard Kids, andRocket Robot on Wheels. This mod not only adds ray-tracing but also includes 60 FPS, DLSS, and the ability to play widescreen. Though this is a very new mod and it is not fully complete or ready for the