Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design

Like "Fortnite?" Master the tools used to build it as we build a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine!

Unreal Engine:  Intro to Game Design
Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design

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Like "Fortnite?" Master the tools used to build it as we build a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine!

In this introductory game design course, I will be guiding you step by step through the construction of a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine:  THE premier free to download gaming engine!  (AND the SAME engine used to build "Fortnite").

This course contains over 90+ fun-to-follow video lessons.  Things learned in this course include:

  • How to setup and create a project in the Unreal Engine

  • How to add on (free!) content packs from the Epic Games Marketplace

  • How to navigate and use essential tools available in the Unreal Engine such as the Level Editor, Particle Editor, Sound Editor, etc.

  • How to create a basic game design document

  • How to create a graybox (rough draft) level

  • How to dress up (make pretty!) levels using static meshes, materials, particles, sounds, and lights.

  • How to create interactive objects using Blueprint Scripting (NO CODING KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED!) including...

    • How to create Variables

    • How to create Functions

    • How to use Event, Flow Control, and Timeline nodes

    • How to organize your blueprints and scripts

  • How to create interactive menus

  • How to create a game HUD

  • How to add rain to your level

  • How to create your own customized projectile

  • How to package a project

  • And more!

With the knowledge gained in these video lessons, you will be armed with the necessary skills to start building your OWN gaming creations (WITHOUT any programming knowledge needed!)