UE4 Game Loops: Block Breaker

🎮 Master UE4 Game Loops with "Block Breaker" - A Hands-On Course by Collin Bishop

🚀 Course Headline: "UE4 Game Loops: Block Breaker" - An immersive journey through game development with Unreal Engine 4!

📘 Course Description:

Welcome to "UE4 Game Loops: Block Breaker," the ultimate guide for seasoned developers looking to construct a classic block breaker game within Unreal Engine 4 (UE4). Collin Bishop, a seasoned course instructor, will lead you through the intricacies of game development with UE4, focusing on practical implementation rather than extensive theory.

Who is this course for? This course is tailored for developers who are already comfortable navigating the UE4 interface and have experience transitioning between different systems within the Engine to build games. If you're eager to dive deep into the core game loop and its mechanics, this is the perfect place to start.

Course Structure:

• Practical Focus: Each video has been crafted to be concise and to the point, ensuring a focus on practical steps without overwhelming theory.
• Minimal Theory: To keep the course within the free course timeframe, theoretical aspects of moving around inside the Editor are recommended to be covered in a fundamentals course prior.
• Programming Principles: Learn about inheritance and parent classes to create reusable code and maintain a clean project structure.

Course Outline: In this series, you will embark on a journey through the following key tasks:

1. Importing Assets: We'll kick off by bringing your game assets into UE4's scene.
2. Player Creation & Input Controls: You'll learn to create a player character and implement input controls for a responsive gaming experience.
3. Game Flow Management: Understand how to orchestrate the flow of the game, including respawning mechanics for your player.
4. Collectibles Integration: Discover how to add collectible items that enhance the gameplay and reward progress.
5. Menu & HUD Design: Craft engaging menus and a user-friendly heads-up display (HUD) to interact with the player effectively.
6. Win Condition Implementation: Set clear objectives for your players by defining win conditions within the game.

Course Outcomes: By the conclusion of this course, you'll have all the tools and knowledge necessary to create a fully functional block breaker game in Unreal Engine 4, ready for publishing and playtesting.

🎓 Join Collin Bishop on this exciting adventure into game development with "Block Breaker" and transform your UE4 skills into a playable and polished game project!