Building a Side-Scroller Game in Unreal 4

Learn to create engaging side-scroller games with this comprehensive course! Instructor Greg Mirles guides you through the entire development process, utilizing both 3ds Max and Unreal Engine 4 (UE4).

This course dives deep into a practical workflow, covering everything from initial concept breakdown to final game functionality. You'll master the techniques for:

• Mesh Creation & Texturing: Learn how to build and texture the 3D assets needed for a compelling side-scrolling environment.
• 3ds Max Workflow: Discover Greg's efficient process for creating game-ready meshes in 3ds Max.
• Unreal Engine 4 Integration: Understand how to seamlessly import your 3ds Max meshes into UE4.
• UE4 Blueprint Development: Build the core game mechanics for a side-scroller using Unreal Engine blueprints, including movement, collision, and basic game logic.

About the Instructor:

Greg Mirles is a seasoned 3D Environment Artist based in Pittsburgh. He brings a wealth of experience from the GIS/Simulations industry, as well as roles at Schell Games and Carnegie Mellon University on the Alice 3 Gallery project. Currently, Greg is a 3D Environment Artist at Perihelion Interactive, where he’s developing the environment art pipeline for The Mandate, a sci-fi RPG with RTS elements.

Resources:

• Source Files: Download source files for this lesson under Section 1 / Lecture 1 downloads. Perfect for hands-on learning and experimentation!

This course is ideal for aspiring game developers, 3D artists, and anyone interested in learning how to create side-scrolling games with industry-standard tools. Gain practical skills and build your portfolio with this in-depth tutorial.