Fans exploring the capabilities of Midjourney decided to experiment with Elden Ring, a 2022 action RPG that, in a playful twist, was imagined as a retro 1980s horror film. The project aimed to translate the game’s atmosphere, battles, and key figures into a style that echoes classic cinema, where practical effects and synth-driven scores meet pixelated nostalgia.
The video showcased the central characters, a sampling of formidable enemies, and the notorious bosses that populate Elden Ring. The neural network performed with impressive fidelity, rendering recognizable silhouettes and iconic moments. One minor flaw stood out: Melina, whose eyelids remained open, revealing the limitations of AI eyes rather than the character herself.
Rennie the Enchantress: a commanding presence in the realm, rendered with an otherworldly glow and a cloak that seems woven from midnight itself, standing as a focal point in this cinematic reimagining.
giant crow: a spectral figure cutting across the frame, its wing span exaggerated for dramatic effect, cast against a desaturated sky to amplify suspense and foreboding.
spirit snail: a slow-moving apparition that contrasts with the film’s brisk tempo, its translucent shell catching light in a way that suggests secrets hidden within Elden Ring’s world.
Blyde: a character whose silhouette carries weight and mystery, drawn with textural detail that hints at ancient power and hidden loyalties in a neon-drenched frame.
Morgott, king of omens: a regal antagonist reinterpreted as a looming, cinematic villain, his presence punctuated by deep shadows and a cathedral voice that lingers in the audience’s memory.
Miriel, Shepherd of Eden: a guardian figure whose calm demeanor contrasts with the film’s eerie ambience, rendered with graceful lines and a soft, otherworldly light.
Melina: a complex figure whose expression carries unspoken stories, though the AI’s eyes remain the sole flaw in this otherwise precise recreation.
Greyall, Great Dragon: a colossal creature painted across the frame with sweeping, flame-kissed textures, reinforcing the scale and danger that define Elden Ring’s mythic battles.
Godric the Hundred Hands: a character built for the camera’s eye, emphasizing the multiplicity of limbs through clever perspective and practical effects-inspired textures.
Alexander, iron fist: a figure of resolve and grit, captured with tight close-ups and a gritty grain that evokes the tactile feel of old action thrillers.
Malenia, Knife of Mikella: a blade-wielder whose movements are sliced with precision, rendered to accent the sting of hybridity between beauty and danger.
Radagon from the Golden Order: a fusion of light and shadow, the character presented as a beacon that both guides and terrorizes, set against a high-contrast, retro-futuristic backdrop.
Queen Rennala Full Moon: a sovereign of mystery and intellect, depicted with a halo of pale radiance and a crown that seems to float in air, adding a celestial touch to the era-inspired visuals.
Ricard, blasphemous lord: a dark counterpoint whose aura is cast in brooding tones, giving the impression of power wielded from the shadows of a ruined cinema set.
royal spirit: a spectral presence that travels through the frame with a soft, shimmering trail, underscoring the ethereal quality of this reimagined world.
Astel, born of the abyss: a figure born of contrast, half-lit and half-obscured, embodying the tension between light and darkness in a stylized, stage-ready portrait.
Godfrey, first lord of Elden: a veteran warrior whose presence dominates the scene, rendered with a weathered texture and a palette that nods to classic film epics.
Oracle Messenger: a messenger of fate rendered with quick, decisive strokes that convey motion and urgency without sacrificing mood and atmosphere.
Giant Enchanted Hand: an anomaly that anchors the film’s surreal tone, its oversized silhouette creating a sense of scale that remains unsettling and memorable.
Singing harpy: a lyrical interruption in action, its form described with sweeping lines that suggest winged grace amid a world of danger.
Fia, companion of the dead: a compassionate presence rendered with a gentle glow, her role softened by tender lighting that counters the film’s harsher notes.
extinguished: a quiet, almost enigmatic moment that hints at endings and the quiet after a climactic struggle, captured with restrained emotion.
Earlier, the neural network had illustrated Super Mario Bros. in the style of retro 80s cinema, sparking a flood of questions about how far AI interpretation can stretch across iconic universes.
These experiments reveal both the creativity and limitations of AI-driven art, offering a playful bridge between modern gaming and vintage filmmaking tones without altering the original game narratives.
Source: VG Times