Like "Fortnite?" Master the tools used to build it as we build a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine!
InstructorGreg WondraThe curriculum moves logically from editor essentials and level grayboxing to dressing environments with static meshes, materials, and lighting.
Instruction distinguishes between Blueprint Construction for object setup and Blueprint Scripting for gameplay logic, including variables and flow control.
Editorial course preview
These 4 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
Unreal Engine editor interface displaying a 3D level with a brick floor, a metal barrel, and a fire particle effect, alongside side panels for Outliner, Details, and Content Browser.
A screenshot of the Unreal Engine editor displaying a 3D viewport with a yellow wireframe scaffold structure placed on a brick floor.
A 3D game engine viewport displaying a dark scene with a character, green light beams, and a wooden structure, surrounded by editor panels.
Unreal Engine editor interface displaying a Level Complete UI screen with score values and buttons, alongside widget hierarchy and property panels.
The reliance on older engine versions may require learners to seek external help for modern features like the new modeling mode or specific UI setups.
The curriculum aligns well with the target of beginning game designers through its introductory scope and no-coding requirement.
