Unreal
1998 · First-Person Shooter · PC
Overview
Unreal (1998) is Epic MegaGames and Digital Extremes' first-person shooter, the debut of the Unreal Engine, set on the alien world of Na Pali.
Deep Dive
A prisoner whose transport ship crash-lands on Na Pali must escape while fighting the Skaarj, an alien empire that has enslaved the native Nali.
Developer Story
Tim Sweeney was lead programmer, with James Schmalz and Cliff Bleszinski designing. GT Interactive released it in May 1998, and it had sold about 1.5 million copies by 2002. Its engine went on to power the Unreal series.
Did You Know?
- Epic made it freeware in 2024.
- Critics praised its graphics, music and bots but criticised its laggy online play.
Sources & further reading
- Unreal (1998 video game) — Wikipedia
