MediEvil, the remake of the 1998 action-adventure game for the original PlayStation, is coming to life via a newly released announcement trailer. Sir Daniel Fortesque has risen from the grave once more, revisiting the adventure that started it all. It’s a Halloween treat but also partly a trick. While it’s exciting to see the first footage ofMediEvil’s modern update, Sony has decided not to shareMediEvil’s release date on PlayStation 4 beyond a general 2019 just yet.
Luckily,MediEvil’s Halloween announcement trailer features plenty of gameplay for nostalgic fans to pore over. The trailer, which lasts just over a minute and forty seconds, shows off a variety of combat and puzzle scenarios. That includes plenty of Sir Dan getting hit by enemies, which players from the 90s may recall as a common occurrence. Despite the radical visual changes, it’s clear that theMediEvilremake aims for authenticity.
To see just how important authenticity is to the remake, the trailer provides several comparison shots between theclassicMediEviland its remake. There’s a fight with several zombies, some puzzle-based platform shifting, some direct platforming, and even the start of a boss fight with what seems to be a new cinematic. There are absolutely some dramatic differences between the two versions, from the camera angles to entirely new animations, but it still appears to have the same feel.
In addition to showcasing theMediEvilremake’s gameplay and visuals, the new trailer also confirmed some technical details. TheMediEvilremake will beoptimized for the PlayStation 4 Pro, including 4K availability. That’s not exactly surprising given that other remakes likeCrash BandicootandSpyroalso support 4K on the PS4 Pro, but it’s still a nice detail to have confirmed.
Whether or notMediEvilultimately ends up being a great remake may ultimately be out of the developer’s hands, though.MediEvilmay just not stand the test of time in the same way thatCrash Bandicoothas somehow managed. Its been 20 years after all. But at the very least, it seems like Sony and Other Ocean Interactive are givingMediEvilthe chance it deserves to appeal to modern audiences.
