
A simple guide to downloading and installing the unreal engine
A tour around the base editor to familiarise yourself with the tools that will be used
Explore the core concept of Actors in Unreal Engine, the foundational elements that bring characters, objects, and dynamic elements to life in your virtual worlds.
Understanding how variables serve as dynamic containers for data in Unreal Engine, influencing the behaviour and properties of your game elements.
Uncover the significance of Actor Components in this lesson, discovering how these modular building blocks enhance the versatility and organization of your Unreal Engine projects by encapsulating reusable functionalities for characters, objects, and beyond.
Learn the foundational steps to set up your Breakout project in Unreal Engine
Illuminate your game world with basic lighting techniques to enhance the visual appeal of the Breakout arena.
Dive into the essentials of player control as we construct and implement the Breakout paddle
In this optional level we add two new variables and learn the difference between WORLD and LOCAL
Bring your game to life by crafting the dynamic and bouncing Breakout ball for an engaging gaming experience.
Construct the game's core challenge by developing Breakout blocks, adding variety and complexity to your level design
Explore the concept of failure states and implement mechanisms for handling player losses in your Breakout prototype.
Adding a satisfying conclusion to your Breakout game prototype
Explore the mechanics of scorekeeping as we develop a dynamic score counter, enhancing player engagement and providing a measurable challenge in your Breakout experience.
Lay the groundwork for your Slot Car Racer as we guide you through the initial setup of the project in Unreal Engine.
Dive into track design by utilizing splines to craft engaging and dynamic racing circuits.
: Learn the essentials of GameMode and Input systems to enhance player control and overall gameplay experience.
Construct your slot cars, exploring the creation and implementation of unique vehicles for your racing game.
Develop a comprehensive lap system to track and enhance the racing experience for players.
Explore the intricacies of car movement, implementing momentum and deceleration mechanics for realistic racing dynamics.
Fine-tune your gameplay by implementing consequences for high-speed cornering, adding strategy to the racing challenge.
Elevate the excitement by incorporating multiplayer functionality, allowing players to compete against each other in real-time.
Enhance the visual diversity of your slot cars with materials, adding a vibrant and customizable element to the race.
Implement a user interface to provide crucial information to players, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Conclude your Slot Car Racer journey by implementing a satisfying win condition, bringing a sense of accomplishment to the players.
Start your journey by setting up the project for the Rock Paper Scissors prototype in Unreal Engine.
Lay the groundwork for your game with fundamental logic and a basic user interface for the Rock Paper Scissors prototype.
Enhance the user experience by incorporating additional UI elements, including counters, to provide valuable feedback during gameplay.
Dive into advanced gameplay mechanics by implementing a weighted system to modify the CPU's choices, adding strategic depth to the Rock Paper Scissors experience.
Bring personality to your game by seamlessly integrating characters into the Rock Paper Scissors prototype, elevating the overall gaming atmosphere.
Updated for Unreal Engine 5.4!
Learn Unreal Engine 5 from scratch by making three different prototype games.
This fast-paced course will take you from complete beginner to novice in a fun interactive way! All content within this course has been adapted from my teaching content taught in award-winning academia in England, designed to take anyone who has used a computer to prepare, teach and push them into the world of game development. This fast-paced course will be split into three prototype projects that will teach you the fundamentals and core principles of game design and scripting.
Breakout:
Develop a simple prototype similar to the classic retro title! You will learn concepts such Level Management, Collision, Cameras and Simple Game Logic. All done within the powerful blueprint scripting language packaged for free within Unreal Engine 5!
Slot Car Racer:
Remember playing with slot cars as a child? Maybe you have played a flash version in school? Well, you can make your own! Developing a local multiplayer game that only requires one keyboard! You will learn concepts such as Splines, Input Management, Events, Functions and Game Logic
Rock Paper Scissors:
The ultimate decidor! This project might seem like a simple playground game but in fact, it holds a great lesson within some core gameplay pillars that every developer should know! You will learn concepts such as Blueprint Communication, RandomLogic, and Win&FailureStates. We can go even further with this project and turn it into a turn-based battle game!
This course contains recordings from multiple teaching livestreams given.
Plus:
New for 2024. Access to new discord community for faster support.
Unleash your creativity using Unreal Engine, known as the "Best Game Engine" by many as well as the Develop Industry Excellence Awards and Game Developer Magazine.
Powerful and revered, Unreal Engine has played a pivotal role in crafting blockbuster games and iconic franchises, from the vibrant realms of Fortnite to the immersive narratives of BioShock and the gripping action of Gears of War. Its influence extends to a myriad of acclaimed titles, including Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six, Borderlands, Dishonored, Mass Effect, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and countless others.
Gone are the days when Unreal Engine was exclusive to large corporations – now, with the liberating Unreal Engine 5, the game-changer is accessible to all, offering its cutting-edge features for free. Dive into the future of game development, and when your creation soars beyond $1 million in sales, Epic Games merely asks for a 5% share, making your dreams of crafting exceptional games more achievable than ever.
Fast-paced to give you the information you need now
Within 5 hours you will have not just one project, but 3 different unique projects for you to expand upon and make your own! I have spent over a decade using Unreal Engine and have taught the engine in multiple schools and universities across England and Europe! Start off with my 30-minute fundamentals module that takes you through the editor and basic concepts within the Unreal Engine, then learn everything you need to know by... doing it! I will be there every step of the way to guide you through this. You may even get some comments from my own experience making blockbuster videos games!