Unreal Engine: Create an Arcade Classic!

Last updated 11/2024
Created by Greg Wondra
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: All | Genre: eLearning | Language: English + subtitle | Duration: 161 Lectures ( 26h 26m ) | Size: 16.6 GB

Like “Fortnite?” Master the tools used to build it as we re-create an arcade classic using the Unreal Engine.

What you’ll learn
Understand how to download, install, and setup a project in the Unreal Engine
Build levels, create materials, customize particles, and edit sounds in the Unreal Engine
Script interactive gameplay elements utilizing Unreal Engine’s Blueprint Scripting tools
Layout, animate, and give functionality to custom-made menu screens and in-game HUD
Create a COMPLETE gaming experience from scratch!

Requirements
SUGGESTED: Desktop PC with Windows 7 (or later) 64-bit – OR – a Mac with Mac OS X 10.9.2 or later
SUGGESTED: 8 GB RAM
SUGGESTED: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor
SUGGESTED: DirectX 11 compatible video card
SUGGESTED: Unreal Engine version 4.18 or later
NO programming experience needed! You’ll learn how to code functionality using Unreal’s “blueprint scripting” as we go!

Description
In this game design course, I will be guiding you step-by-step through the re-creation of an arcade classic using the Unreal Engine: THE premier free to download gaming engine! (AND the SAME engine used to build the smash hit “Fortnite”).This course contains 161 fun-to-follow video lessons. Things learned in this course include:How to setup and create a project in the Unreal EngineHow to navigate the Unreal EditorHow to construct simple levels using basic shapes (geometry)How to import and implement soundsHow to understand the basics of Unreal’s Blueprint Scripting system including:How to create VariablesHow to create FunctionsHow to use Events, Flow Control, and Timeline nodesHow to organize your Blueprints themselves and scriptsHow to create interactive objects using Blueprint Scripting such as:Pickups (pellets, power-pellets, fruits)Enemies (ghosts)Warp zonesHow to implement simple enemy AIHow to create interactive menusHow to create a game HUDHow to animate menu and HUD elementsHow to create a saving systemHow to load a saved gameHow to create a leaderboardHow to add fun presentation elements like slow motion, animating scores, flashing text, etc.And more!With the knowledge gained in these video lessons, you’ll be armed with the necessary skills to start building your OWN gaming creations (WITHOUT any programming knowledge needed)!