When something seems too good to be true, it usually is. That’s how Darryn ended up watching a video of old Scandinavian men playing Rugby when he entered his credit card details online to watch “Swedish hookers playing with balls.” Sometimes, the things you want most to be real are the very antithesis. Such is the case with last week’s leaked MediEvil footage.
As pointed out in the comments on the article, It was all a ruse – created in Unreal Engine 4 and made to illicit a response from the internet at large, which it’s most certainly done. Its secondary purpose was to convince Sony that there’s still interest in the skeletal exploits of Sir Dan – which, judging by the online reaction, there certainly is.
Whether or not it’s enough to convince Sony to make a new MediEvil game though, is a whole different question. For those of you interested, the video and related assets were created by Guillermo Moreno, with the help of the Grim Fandago Unreal Engine 4 demo creator.
“First of all, we apologize for giving you hopes to see Medievil and Sir Dan Fortesque in PS4, “ They say on Youtube adding “we didn´t try to piss nobody off or to make neogaf or other gaming sites our victims. We can´t deny that we have fun making it, but it was made out of love for this and other characters from great franchises. We try to catch Sony´s attention and make them understand that lots of people loves this old IPs, and we couldn´t imagine that the response will be so overwhelming. Take this as a wake up call and a mere and humble request to bring them back.”
Here’s an extended look at the fan-created footage.
Last Updated: May 11, 2015
Loftus
May 11, 2015 at 11:38
These fans made a blerrie good CV for themselves if you ask me!
Hammersteyn
May 11, 2015 at 11:46
Hopefully Sony takes notice and makes a MediEvil game.
Loftus
May 11, 2015 at 11:56
get these fans and throw money at them and a bunch of assistance and let there a MediEvil !
HairyEwok
May 11, 2015 at 11:57
IF the fan wants this to be a real deal he could always start a kickstarter campaign.
Loftus
May 11, 2015 at 11:59
then they’ll have legal battles with regards to copy rights etc
HairyEwok
May 11, 2015 at 12:03
True, poor fans started something and nobody will remember the names if the game comes into reality.
Lord Chaos
May 11, 2015 at 11:39
Wel… Darryn can’t say he was disappointed.
*RUNS
Hammersteyn
May 11, 2015 at 11:44
Well…..s**t
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Admiral Chief
May 11, 2015 at 11:45
XD
HairyEwok
May 11, 2015 at 11:55
It always starts as this, put your tin foil hats on and go on this adventure with me. They (Corporates) make a fake and look at the feedback they get on the game, if it’s really high they start feeding cash into the machine to make the game.
Loftus
May 11, 2015 at 11:59
i just though to myself, could this be a “fake” to judge public interest.
Goal9
May 11, 2015 at 12:15
Yup. Called it.
Rock789
May 11, 2015 at 14:37
All I can think of to say is, well s@#$! That’s a remaster I’d be excited for!