Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design

Like "Fortnite?" Master the tools used to build it as we build a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine!

4.62 (883 reviews)

Udemy

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English

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Game Design

What you will learn

How to download and install the Unreal Engine

How to navigate around inside the Unreal Engine

How to place, move, rotate, and scale actors in the Unreal Engine

How to construct a simple game design document

How to graybox a level in the Unreal Engine

How to dress-up a level (make it pretty!) in the Unreal Engine

How to create blueprints in the Unreal Engine

How to script gameplay functionality with blueprint scripting in the Unreal Engine

How to create a HUD and menu screens in the Unreal Engine

How to create a fully functioning game in the Unreal Engine

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Our Verdict

Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design is an engaging, well-rounded course that provides a solid foundation for beginners. The instructor's expertise, coupled with practical examples and tips, makes learning enjoyable and rewarding. As with any evolving platform, staying current with updates and addressing occasional gaps in content can be an opportunity for further improvement.

What We Liked

Comprehensive introduction to Unreal Engine for game design, covers both theory and practice
Instructor's expertise and clear communication style facilitate learning, even for complex topics like grayboxing, blueprint scripting, and HUD creation
Well-structured course enables students to create a fully functioning shooting gallery game
Useful tips and insights into game design process, materials manipulation, and procedural level generation

Potential Drawbacks

Some of the course content may not be up-to-date with the latest Unreal Engine version
Materials and texturing topics could be expanded during the grayboxing phase to give a more complete learning experience
Occasional external resources need to be consulted for course-related tasks such as setting up crosshairs or exploring procedural landscape generation
Hands-on approach in level building might require additional time investment and patience from the learners