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Fortnite's First Fighting Game
At the heart of RvB Fighter is an impressive feat of development. Built by Drill Creative, the game was crafted from the ground up using Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN). The developer took on every task: programming, design, art, animation, audio, cinematics, particle effects, and even conducting quality assurance with the help of friends and family.
What's particularly impressive is that despite Fortnite's core third-person shooting gameplay, RvB Fighter brings classic 1v1 fighting game action to the platform. The visual style, character animations, and combat mechanics are all nods to the 2D fighters that defined an era. However, by embracing the possibilities of 3D, RvB Fighter takes full advantage of today's gaming technology, delivering a visually engaging experience while retaining the spirit of old-school fighting games.
Bringing 2D Fighting Vibes into a 3D World
Though RvB Fighter is built in Unreal Engine for Fortnite, its gameplay design heavily borrows from iconic 2D fighting games like Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat. Players will recognize familiar concepts like intense one-on-one battles. The camera angles, character movements, and animations are carefully crafted to evoke the feeling of those classic 2D brawlers, while the extra dimension adds depth and visual flair.
Beautifully lit thanks to Unreal Engine's Lumen lighting technology, the environment hearkens back to the classic practice lab grid rooms of modern fighters, while borrowing the red versus blue color scheme that is so popular in Fortnite. The cybernetic boxers are highly detailed, with multiple pieces of armor that break away during battle, spewing sparks and smoke, as arcs of electricity crackle across the robots' surfaces.
Final Thoughts
RvB Fighter is more than just a nostalgic trip down memory lane; it’s a statement of what's possible within the Fortnite UGC platform. It's opening doors for future creators to expand what they think is achievable with Unreal Engine for Fortnite. Drill Creative, Inc. has delivered something special that bridges the gap between retro gaming and modern development, all while demonstrating that a developer's passion can result in an amazing, groundbreaking title.
Use the code 5322-5641-0558 to access the island and experience the 90s fighting game magic all over again – this time, in the world of Fortnite!