Chrono Trigger – a classic 1995 Super Nintendo game that’s still a beloved staple in the world of role-playing games. People still talk about its mind-blowing time-traveling story and it’s simply amazing pixel art. NOBL Games – a YouTuber with a real passion for the game – is giving this old legend a new lease on life by recreating it all as a modern, third person adventure using Unreal Engine 5.
Need for Speed Underground 2 came out in 2004, and since then, EA has published other titles, but none have nailed the raw thrill of designing your vehicle from the ground up while the bass thumped in the background. Apfelbaum, a lone developer, had a single goal: to bring this classic into the present day using Unreal Engine 5.
CryZENx has spent years bringing new life to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, one piece of Hyrule at a time. His latest demo dropped just days ago on October 2 and shows off Lake Hylia and Zora’s Fountain in the brand new Unreal Engine 5.7. If you have any fondness for the original 3D adventure, you’ll find plenty to get stuck into here.
Rayman’s limbless charm has been winning over players since the 90s and his 2003 adventure Hoodlum Havoc is memorable for its offbeat humor and colorful platforming. Fast forward to 2025 and one developer, MarkedAsUnreal, has recreated the magic with Rayman 3: Havoc Reignited, a fan made demo built in Unreal Engine 5. It recreates the first level, the Fairy Council, with a fresh graphic overhaul.
A YouTube creator named Adam, aka “Adam does GameDev,” is bringing The Sims back to life with a project that’s hard to look away from. He’s rebuilding the classic life simulation game in Unreal Engine 5 and his latest 7 minute video shows off a stunning re-creation of the iconic Bob Newbie lot from the original 2000 game.
Gamer Benoit Bourgerie isn’t known for viral content, but his latest project, a fan-made recreation of Clocktown and Termina Field from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask in Unreal Engine 5, is a must see and took him over a year to do.
Mario’s journeys have always been timeless and a new fan made project rekindles that magic with style. YouTube creator Syrus212 has rebuilt the Gateway Galaxy from Super Mario Galaxy in Unreal Engine 5 and is offering a free PC tech demo that adds modern visuals.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater set the bar sky-high for video games over two decades ago. Now, its remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, is ready to hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 28, 2025. Built fresh from the ground up with Unreal Engine 5, this version nails the feel of the original while tossing in some modern flair.
Moises Naves, a movie fan with a knack for bringing cinematic worlds to life, has poured his heart into a stunning Unreal Engine 5 update that puts the Back to the Future universe in a whole new light.
NetEase Games, a heavyweight behind multiplayer smashes like Marvel Rivals and Naraka: Bladepoint, just announced a surprise with Blood Message, their debut AAA single-player action-adventure game. This cinematic ride plunges into the twilight of China’s Tang Dynasty, mixing raw combat with a story tied to historical chaos.