Unreal Engine 5: 2.5D Platformer

Learn the basics of Unreal Engine 5 and create your first 2.5D platformer game! Journey from beginner to advanced!

What you'll learn

Build a complete 2.5D platformer game from scratch in Unreal Engine 5.

Understand the fundamentals of Unreal Engine 5, including project setup, editor navigation, and asset management.

Implement gameplay mechanics like character controls, platforms, HUDs, and item pickups.

Design and implement game logic, such as enemy behavior, basic combat system, respawn systems, and player damage.

Learn how to integrate and customize UI elements like a HUD

Requirements

No prior experience with Unreal Engine is required, but having some basic programming or game development knowledge is helpful.

A computer that meets Unreal Engine 5's minimum hardware requirements.

Description

Dive into the world of game development and bring your creative ideas to life with Unreal Engine 5, the industry-standard game development toolset! This comprehensive course is designed to guide you step by step through the process of creating a polished 2.5D platformer game from scratch. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience in game design, this course provides the tools and techniques to help you succeed.The journey begins with the basics of Unreal Engine 5, where you’ll learn how to set up a project, navigate the editor, and manage assets effectively. As you build your foundation, you’ll start creating a game world, complete with interactive elements, character mechanics, and dynamic environments. From implementing precise character controls to designing unique levels with platforms and moving objects, this course covers every detail necessary to build a fully functional game.You’ll also explore advanced gameplay systems, including HUD creation, item pickups, and respawn mechanics. Along the way, and craft seamless animations. Each lesson is designed to combine practical development techniques with creative insights, ensuring you gain both technical skills and design knowledge.This course doesn’t stop at gameplay mechanics—it also covers essential aspects of game design, such as creating engaging enemy behaviors, building checkpoints, and designing user-friendly menus. By the end of the course, you’ll have a complete game that showcases your creativity, technical expertise, and understanding of game development principles.Unreal Engine 5 is an incredibly powerful platform that enables developers to create professional-quality games, and this course is your gateway to mastering it. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world applications, this course empowers you to create games that not only work but captivate players.Whether you dream of becoming a game developer, want to explore Unreal Engine for the first time, or simply enjoy creating interactive experiences, this course is the perfect starting point. Join today and take your first step into the exciting world of game development with Unreal Engine 5!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to Unreal Engine

Lecture 2 Installing Epic Games Launcher and UE

Lecture 3 Creating a Project

Lecture 4 Editor Layout

Lecture 5 Manipulating Objects

Lecture 6 Viewport Settings

Lecture 7 Filetype and Content Browser

Lecture 8 Play Settings

Lecture 9 Change Startup Map

Lecture 10 1.09 Downloading Assets (Fab)

Section 2: Player Character

Lecture 11 Change Character Mesh

Lecture 12 Input Actions and IMC

Lecture 13 Player Controls and Action

Section 3: Camera

Lecture 14 Camera Customization

Lecture 15 Camera Customization Notes

Section 4: HUD

Lecture 16 Widget Introduction

Lecture 17 Display Widget to Level

Lecture 18 Character HP

Section 5: Platforms

Lecture 19 One-way Platform

Lecture 20 One-way Platform - Complete Functionality

Lecture 21 Moving Platform

Lecture 22 Falling Platform

Section 6: Item and Pick Up

Lecture 23 Item BP

Lecture 24 Pick Up System

Lecture 25 Show Items in HUD

Lecture 26 Evolve

Lecture 27 Fix Wukong Evolved Attack

Section 7: Enemy

Lecture 28 Enemy BP

Lecture 29 Add Health Bar to Boris

Lecture 30 Damage and Destroy Enemy

Lecture 31 Attack Damage

Lecture 32 Enemy Patrol

Lecture 33 2D Snapping and Platform Detection

Lecture 34 Enemy Death and Constrain

Section 8: Player Death and Respawn

Lecture 35 Player Damage and Death System

Lecture 36 Respawn System

Section 9: Checkpoint

Lecture 37 Activate Checkpoint

Lecture 38 Respawn on Checkpoint

Section 10: Level Completion

Lecture 39 Level Design

Lecture 40 Killbox

Lecture 41 Finish Line Trigger

Lecture 42 Start Next Level

Beginners who want to learn Unreal Engine 5 and start building games.,Aspiring game developers interested in creating 2.5D platformer games.,Intermediate developers looking to improve their skills in game mechanics, blueprint development, and good programming practices.,Indie developers, hobbyists and students exploring game development as a creative outlet.