CryZENx, a well-known indie developer, has released a stunning new 30-minute gameplay preview of his fan-made remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5.5. This project, which has been in the works for over eight years, continues to impress with its modernized visuals and fait...
CryZENx, a well-known indie developer, has released a stunning new 30-minute gameplay preview of his fan-made remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5.5.
They're waiting until enough work is put in to actually upset people, just as a warning to other potential criminals thinking of doing anything similar.
How have Nintendo’s lawyers not shut this down yet?
They're never the quickest and usually only act if they learn of something from the media. That said, by asking for money via Patreon, the developer is also asking to get sued.
In its current state this is pretty much a tech demo. Typically companies will use copyright if they see the end product as something that could compete against their current products while infinging their trademarks.
It's still crazy to see this man working on this all these years later. Even if I have very little interest in the project now, kudos to him for doing this as a one man band. Something like this takes crazy dedication and love.