Video Games
‘Resident Evil 4’ Reimagined as a 2D Run n’ Gun Using GZDoom [Video]
Leave it to fans to create new experiences with beloved games. We already have fan games like Bloodborne PSX (and the upcoming Bloodborne Kart), and now you can add Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 to the list. This time, however, instead of a demake, Resident Evil 4 has been reworked into a 2D shooter that screams of classic Run n’ Guns like Metal Slug.
Powered by GZDoom (the same port of the Doom Engine that powers several unique fanmade games), DooMero‘s Resident Evil 4 2D Edition takes RE4, and has Leon mowing down waves of Ganados on a horizontal plane while picking up items and weapons in a game that hearkens back to SNK’s beloved shooter series.
Resident Evil 4 2D Edition has actually been in the works for a while now. Over on the Doomworld forums (thanks, IGN), DooMero stated that they first started working on this mod back in 2016, but had shelved it. That obviously changed once Capcom dropped the remake of Resident Evil 4.
The mod still isn’t done, but DooMero has posted several videos showing the mod’s progress, including news that we’ll eventually get a demo. As for what the demo entails, DooMero doesn’t want to spoil the final boss, but will instead “include a file in one of the houses of the village for select [sic] what boss you want to confront at the end of the demo.”
Thanks to PCGamesN for spotting this.
Video Games
‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ Whips up October 15 Release for PC, PS5 and Xbox [Trailer]
Konami and co-developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have finally revealed more info on the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, including a release date of October 15 release date for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The Nintendo Switch version will arrive “later in 2026.”
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will be available in two versions: Standard and the Midnight Edition. Pre-orders are live now, sans Switch. The Midnight Edition includes:
- A copy of the game
- Digital Sound and Art Gallery, featuring over 100 illustrations, including concept art and sketches
- Bonus in-game items:
- Trevor costume
- Sypha costume
- Family’s Grace (Relic)
Pre-ordering either edition will earn players an Alucard costume.
Taking place in Paris, 1499, Belmont’s Curse will see Trevor Belmont’s and his daughter, Rose Belmont (as opposed to what Sony initially “revealed”), take on Dracula’s foes.
Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle. Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?
In addition to the Vampire Killer, Rose will have access to the Arcana System. After defeating bosses, including the likes of Medusa, Carmilla and Joan of Arc (?!), the bosses are sealed into Rose’s tarot cards, turning them into Arcana. Players can then use the bosses’ skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actions.
Players will also be able to customize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.
You must be logged in to post a comment.