A couple of new trailers were just released by Nightedive Studios featuring the remasters ofBlade Runner: Enhanced EditionandShadow Man: Remastered, two classic 90s games being brought to the modern era.
Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition, announced last March, brings back the classic point-and-click adventure game to the modern age with enhanced visuals and remastered cutscenes. Originally developed by Westwood Studios,Blade Runner: Enhanced Editiontells the story of Detective Ray McCoy, in a mystery that takes place at the same time as the original 1980s movie. much like the film, Ray is hunting Replicants searching for the one responsible for a brutal murder.
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The originalBlade Runnerwas revered for its ability to replicate the atmosphere of the film and the progression felt as players solve a case full of twists and turns. The remaster will make some visual enhancements but keep the gameplay and story intact, including keeping the game’s multiple endings.
Shadow Man: Remasteredhas finally received a gameplay trailer after only having screenshots released sinceits announcement earlier this year. Originally launched for the N64, PC, and PlayStation,Shadow Man: Remasteredis an action-adventure game based on theShadow mancomic book series published by Valiant Comics.
Nightdive Studios is known for obtaining rights to classic video games and bringing them to modern audiences. The developer is already in the process of bringing the originalSystem Shockback redoing the visuals but keeping the oppressive feeling of the game, including theaddition of dismembermentto help with the gore factor. Founded in 2012, Nightdive Studios has already brought back classics likeTurok 2: Seeds of Evil, Doom 64,and the upcomingSiN: Reloaded.
