Overview

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Embark on an exciting journey to create an endless runner game using Unreal Engine 5, a leading tool in game development. The course starts with the basics, including installation, project creation, and an in-depth exploration of the Unreal Engine interface. You'll quickly move from setting up your first project to laying the groundwork for your game, ensuring a solid foundation for more complex development tasks. As you progress, you'll delve into the heart of gameplay development. This section covers everything from character setup and movement mechanics to the intricacies of spawning tiles, obstacles, and AI elements that chase the player. You'll also learn how to implement scoring systems, acceleration, and collectible items like coins, all of which are crucial for creating an engaging player experience. Each topic is covered in detail, allowing you to gain a deep understanding of game mechanics. Finally, you'll bring your game to life by focusing on aesthetics and polish. Learn how to add environmental elements like buildings and distance fog to enhance the visual appeal. Implement camera shakes, animation blueprints, and ensure your game feels responsive and complete with bug fixes, HUD creation, and audio integration. By the end of the course, you'll have a fully functional and polished endless runner game, ready to be shared with the world. This course is ideal for aspiring game developers and designers who have basic programming knowledge and a passion for gaming. While no prior experience with Unreal Engine 5 is required, familiarity with game development concepts will be beneficial.

Syllabus

The Basics

In this module, we will cover the essential steps to get started with Unreal Engine 5. You'll learn how to install the engine, create your first project, and explore the user interface. This foundation will prepare you for more advanced topics as we move forward.

Gameplay

In this module, we will dive into the core gameplay mechanics of the Endless Runner. You'll work on setting up the character, spawning tiles and obstacles, managing player movement, and incorporating features like scoring, acceleration, and AI interactions. These elements will form the backbone of your game.

Making The Game Look Good

In this module, we will focus on improving the visual quality of your game. You will learn how to add environmental details like buildings, apply effects like distance fog and camera shakes, and create animation blueprints to ensure your game looks polished and engaging.

Polish

In this module, we will refine and polish your game to ensure it delivers a smooth and enjoyable player experience. We'll address bug fixes, add features like a high score system and HUD, and integrate audio and visual effects to enhance the game's final presentation.