Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design

In this introductory game design course, I'll 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!)