This course is perfect for aspiring game developers looking to create a survival horror game using Unreal Engine. You'll start by building a strong foundation with game instances, modes, states, and player controls, ensuring your project is solid from the start. Step-by-step, you'll master key elements like player movement, camera control, and HUD design, vital for creating a gripping first-person experience.
Next, you'll dive into core horror mechanics—learn to implement interaction systems, design doors, and build light and stamina-based features for a more immersive feel. Explore advanced mechanics like a robust inventory system, battery-powered flashlights, and AI-driven enemies that chase, track, and jumpscare, intensifying the gameplay.
Finally, the course covers atmospheric level design and advanced AI, teaching you to create eerie environments with lighting, fog, and sound. You’ll also master enemy behavior inspired by popular horror games. By the end, you'll have developed a complete survival horror game packed with thrilling features and dynamic gameplay.
This course is ideal for aspiring game developers, especially those interested in creating survival horror games. A basic understanding of Unreal Engine is recommended but not required, as the course covers everything from the setup to advanced AI techniques.
Applied Learning Project
The projects included in the course guide learners through building a complete survival horror game from the ground up, applying key game development techniques. Learners will solve authentic problems by implementing real-world mechanics, such as dynamic enemy AI, interactive environments, and advanced inventory systems, which mirror challenges faced in professional game development. Through these hands-on projects, learners will gain practical experience, enhancing their ability to create immersive and atmospheric gameplay.
