Platforming Game Mechanics in Unreal 5

Learn about platforming game mechanics by building a prototype in Unreal 5 using blueprints!

Created by: Thomas Yanuziello
Indie Game Developer

What Will I Learn?

• Good gameplay mechanics that lead to a more satisfying player experience.
• How to use Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints to build a prototype game from scratch.
• Learn how common gameplay mechanics are implemented and how you can implement them in your own games.
• Complete a case study of a published platforming game to understand how and why the platforming mechanics were implemented they were by the game developer.
• Develop, test, and tweak game mechanics to make your game mechanics fun.

Requirements

• Students should already have a basic understanding of the Unreal engine.
• No programming experience necessary. Everything will be done in blueprints.
• This course features many of the new features that are only accessible from Unreal Engine 5.

Target audience

• Budding game developers who want to make their first game or a portfolio piece.
• Experienced game developers who are interested in learning how to use the Unreal 5 engine.
• Game developers who are experienced in 2D but want to try 3D.
• Coders who want to learn how to use Blueprints for visual coding.