Code Hunter is currently working on Project U, also known as Project Ultibyte, for PC. This is a free-to-play 2D fan-made fighting game, similar to Super Smash Bros. Below you can find the first trailer and as you can see, it feels like a dream come true for all Smash PC fans.
Project U aims to capture the essence of classic arcade and console games, combining nostalgia with intense combat. In short, you can think of it as a free 2D Super Smash Bros. game for PC.
The cool thing about it is the huge number of characters you can choose from. Project Ultibyte has basically anything you want. You can play as characters from pretty much every famous franchise. Sonic, Mario, Donkey Kong, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Pokemon, Zelda… they're all here. And that's the beauty of fan games. Unlike licensed games, free fan games can have a huge roster of characters.
Not only that, but the fighting mechanics look pretty solid. The punches and reaction animations are great. On top of that, all the characters have different movesets. For example, Sonic can use some of his own abilities. Scorpion can use his moves from UMK3 (as well as his spear). Ryu can shoot fireballs. Diddy Kong can use barrels from the DKC games. And so on.
Project U will have three game modes. The first is the Crusade mode. In this mode you can compete with up to 6 players. Then we have the Solo mode. This will have a variety of 1 player modes. Finally, there will be the Online mode. In this mode you can challenge other players online.
There is currently no estimated release date for the game, but I will of course keep you updated.
Let's also hope the game doesn't get canceled. Yes, it's a free fan game. However, it features characters from many franchises. And while SEGA has no problem with fan games, other companies may not be OK with such a project.
Have fun and stay tuned for more!
John is the founder and editor-in-chief of DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fanatic and is a huge supporter of the modding and indie communities. Before founding DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. Although he is a diehard PC gamer, his gaming roots lie on consoles. John loved – and still loves – the 16-bit consoles and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. However, the PC platform won him over consoles. This was mainly due to 3DFX and its legendary dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on “The Evolution of PC Graphics Cards”.
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