Review: Unreal Engine 4.16.1

Epic Games' excellent free games engine will please studios and enthusiasts alike.

Our Verdict

A very comprehensive update with plenty of supporting material.

For

  • Photo-real character rendering
  • Excellent in-VR editor
  • Plenty of supporting tutorials

Against

  • Tools may not offer required dexterity or precision
  • Can be unstable

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The latest version of popular game engine Unreal Engine has the addition of some notable key features, which were highlighted during the 2017 Games Developer Conference (GDC 2017). This makes for a very solid update, with something in there for all types of artists. 

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The Verdict
10

out of 10

Review: Unreal Engine 4.16.1

A very comprehensive update with plenty of supporting material.

Andrew is a freelance 3D artist; most recent projects include leading the art of two titles for Sony Xdev Studios.
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