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The artist made The Shire using numerous overlays, with audio effects added to give it a “British countryside sorta feel.” A video was released alongside numerous screenshots for the project, all of which capture the feel that the Lord of the Rings films established. Birds can be heard chirping as Tart pans through parts of the map, showing off a bench and bushes as well as the area’s memorable paths. The Hobbit Hole is particularly well-realized, with the bricks, glass windows, and wooden doors all standing out.
Though Tart’s inspired take on The Shire is one of the best fan creations in Unreal Engine 4 thus far, the artist is among some talented company. Indie developer Fat Dino created a realistic take on Among Us, and the less-cartoony version of the game is genuinely cool to see. Another awesome creation saw an artist by the name of Ivan Fernandez rebuilding Half Life 2’s Plaza in Unreal Engine 4, making for a brilliant custom map that shows just how far technology has come over the years.
With What Remains of Edith Finch assets recently being made available to Unreal Engine users for free, more mind-blowing creations are sure to come from talented artists like Liam Tart. For now, though, players can appreciate The Shire from a brand-new perspective.
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