First post, by ADDiCT
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Inspired by another thread, i thought i might try to start this topic. The idea is to have a list with all known engines/remakes. Please contribute if you know any program that's missing from the list!
To start this off, here's just a few entries off the top of my head. If i get some encouraging feedback and/or contributions, i might expand the list. (;
Definitions:
Engine - Software that uses data from an original game in order to recreate it. Source ports fall into this category, too.
Remake - Software that tries to faithfully recreate a game, without using the game's original data.
Fan Game - Fan-made Game that's based on an original game.
All programs are non-comercial.
Engines
Doomsday (Windows, Linux/Unix, Mac OS X)
Very sophisticated Doom/Doom 2/Heretic/Hexen engine.
# Hardware-accelerated 3D graphics (OpenGL and Direct3D) and sound effects (DirectSound3D). # 16-player multiplayer over LAN or […]
# Hardware-accelerated 3D graphics (OpenGL and Direct3D) and sound effects (DirectSound3D).
# 16-player multiplayer over LAN or the internet.
# Dynamic lighting and shadow effects.
# 3D models and particle effects.
# Dynamic light effects and lens flares.
# Simple shadows for objects.
# Support for high-resolution textures and detail textures.
# 3D skyboxes.
# Quake-style runtime console for modifying settings and giving commands.
Doom Legacy (Windows, Linux, Mac, OpenBSD, DOS, OS2, XBox)
Doom/Doom 2 engine which is quite faithful to the original.
# VIDEO OPTIONS MENU: Play DOOM in high resolutions! You can change video mode at any time from within the game. # 3DFX / OPENG […]
# VIDEO OPTIONS MENU: Play DOOM in high resolutions! You can change video mode at any time from within the game.
# 3DFX / OPENGL: Doom Legacy features an beta version of 3Dfx and OpenGL modes, which is quite playable as it is now, although not finished.
# TRANSLUCENCY ON SPRITES AND WALLS: Replaces the old 'partial invisibility' effect. A selection of objetcs are now translucent: monster missiles, most weapon shots, torches, fire, bullet puffs...
# SETUP CONTROLS MENU: Allows to set the keys/mouse/joystick buttons while in the game. The Controls have been greatly enhanced, allowing multiple keys per control (like Quake), attach any action to any key/button and supports extended keys like Win95 keys (now they'll be useful).
# LOOK UP AND DOWN (FREELOOK): Mouse look (using the mouse), set mouse look sensitivity, 'Invert mouse' and 'Always mouselook' toggles.
# CHASE-CAM: Also called a 'third-person' view, or 'Tomb Raider' view.
# 32 PLAYERS: Deathmatch, using a basic Client/Server model, during a multiplayer game, only the server is allowed to change game parameters.
# CONSOLE: We felt a Console like in Quake, was a really good addition to the game, because it allows to customise much more to your needs, and allows to setup nearly every in-game parameter at any time during the game. The console background displays as either a translucent-green background (lcd-like), or a picture.
# KEY BINDINGS: Key bindings like in Quake, for advanced users.
# STATUS BAR OVERLAY: See just the vital information like Ammo, Health, Frags, ect. You will feel more involved in the game by playing in fullscreen without the status bar.
# MULTIPLAYER MENU: Allows to choose your preferred color from 11 available (4 originals + 7 new ones) and enter your name.
# SKINS: Choose your appearance for deathmatches, this adds a load of fun to multiplayer games!
# TEAMPLAY AND TEAMSKIN MODES: Play by teams idnetified by colour, or by skin!
# SPLIT-SCREEN MODE: Have a deathmatch with a friend on one single computer!
# DEATHMATCH RANKINGS which shows the player names, their color and their frags, pops up like in Quake's TAB key during deathmatches. Of course you can change your color at any time while playing a net game (your name too)!
# DEHACKED PATCHES SUPPORT using cmd-line option.
# AUTOAIM TOGGLE: Choose either the enhanced ''autoaiming', or switch it off, and you're in total control of yer gun!
# 3 CROSSHAIRS: Greatly helps for when using manual aiming, and freelook. Choose from 3 crosshairs available like in Quake2: a cross, a triangle and a point.
# JUMP: Once you've tried it you'll see that jumping doesn't lessen in any way the gameplay of DOOM and only adds some more fun to the game.
# WALK OVER AND UNDER THINGS: With the improved collision checks you can now jump over yer buddies, walk under the flying cacodemons, and walk on top of things.
# ENHANCED DEMOS: Now records the messages, changes of color, name, options like Autoaim and so on... a little compression is used which makes the demos about 50% shorter.
# REMAP YOUR WEAPON KEYS: Shortcut weapons to any key.
# IMPROVED JOYSTICK SUPPORT: We support up to 10 buttons joystick so you can make use of the 'hat' to free look, for example.
Remakes
None yet...
Fan Games
Hurrican (Windows)
A game based on the "Turrican" game series. Five years in the making, and it shows - great graphics, sound and gameplay. If you are a Turrican or (Classic) Metroid fanatic, this game is a must-have.
