Turok 3 Remaster Unveils Mind-Blowing Enhancements - Prepare to be Awed!

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Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion, the third main entry in the Turok series, is receiving a remaster on modern platforms, including PC.

The remaster features improved resolution, upgraded character models, and the absence of distance fog. However, there is no mention of the return of the multiplayer mode.

Anticipating the remaster, fans are thrilled and optimistic that it will generate greater buzz for the franchise, potentially prompting remasters of other underappreciated titles within the series.

Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion, the third installment in the popular Turok series, is officially getting a remaster for modern gaming platforms. This news comes as no surprise, considering that the previous two main Turok games have already received contemporary remasters.

Set in a prehistoric world, the Turok series consists of first-person shooter games primarily released on the Nintendo 64. Like its predecessors, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion garnered positive reviews and has a dedicated fan base among Nintendo 64 enthusiasts. The game follows the story of Joshua Fireseed, the latest iteration of Turok, as he battles the malevolent Oblivion, who barely survived the events of the previous game. Joining him is his sister, Danielle, who serves as an alternate playable character with her own unique abilities.

A remaster of Turok 3 for all modern platforms, including PC, is set to release on November 14, as announced in a ninety-nine-second trailer on Nightdive Studios' official YouTube channel. Unlike its predecessors, the original game skipped a release on PC, making this remaster highly anticipated. The trailer features revamped OST and cutscene audio from the original game, along with cleaner resolution footage courtesy of KEX Engine. The character models display more details without increasing their polygon count, and the remaster eliminates the distance fog that was prominent in the original trilogy. The trailer did not mention the return of multiplayer mode, which was initially absent in the Turok 2 Switch port. The remaster supports up to 4K resolution at 120 frames per second. In the comments, fans expressed excitement about the news and hoped that the remastered trilogy would gain recognition beyond its current underrated cult classic status. Some fans even planned to purchase the remaster on multiple platforms to boost sales. The popularity surge would benefit the franchise, potentially encouraging Nightdive Studios to continue its development, despite previous failed attempts following the 2008 Turok reboot.

Remastering this trilogy from the late-90s will benefit gamers. It not only introduces these games to a new audience but also allows longtime fans to experience their childhood memories once again, especially if they no longer possess the original copies. If these remasters are successful, it's possible that the other entries in this underrated, partially retired series could receive the same treatment in the future. Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered will be available on November 14 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.