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Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

Learn essential horror game development in Unreal Engine, from core setup to atmospheric mechanics.Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

Learn essential horror game development in Unreal Engine, from core setup to atmospheric mechanics.Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Unreal Engine — Ultimate Survival Horror Course Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

This course includes

4 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Create and configure core game framework components

  • Implement first-person character controls and mechanics

  • Develop interactive horror environment elements

  • Design atmospheric lighting and physics systems

  • Create immersive player movement systems

  • Implement basic horror game mechanics

Skills you'll gain

Unreal Engine
Game Development
Horror Mechanics
Character Controllers
Level Design
Game States
Light Systems
Physics Interactions
Player Movement
UI Design

This course includes:

2.7 Hours PreRecorded video

1 assignment

Access on Mobile, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 4 modules in this course

This comprehensive course teaches the fundamentals of horror game development using Unreal Engine. Starting with core game setup including instances, modes, and states, students progress to implementing essential player controls and movement mechanics. The curriculum covers critical horror elements such as interactive environments, lighting systems, and physics-based features. Students learn to create atmospheric elements including flickering lights, functional door systems, and flashlight mechanics. Special attention is given to player movement features like sprinting with stamina, crouching, and head bobbing to enhance immersion.

Introduction

Module 1 · 24 Minutes to complete

Setting Up

Module 2 · 12 Minutes to complete

Character Controller

Module 3 · 10 Minutes to complete

Horror Basics

Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete

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Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

This course includes

4 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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