Create a Complete Horror Game From Scratch

EVEN IF YOU ARE A COMPLETE BEGINNER

Learn clean and scalable programming practices

Become comfortable creating your own game systems

Understand Unreal's toolset for future projects

Blueprints Only - No Code Required!

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“The level of this course is insane.”

“I'm currently studying at University and this guy has taken me above and beyond - I have a really good framework to update and progress thanks to him.”

- Dina Fernandez

What You Can Expect From This Course

80 DETAILED Lessons (AT LEAST 60 more to come!)

READY FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS

tEACHES uNREAL'S BLUEPRINT VISUAL SCRIPTING SYSTEM

QUIZZES TO TEST YOUR NEW KNOWLEDGE

A COMPLETE PACKAGED GAME Without writing any code

LEARN PROPER INFRASTRUCTURE

Game optimization - eliminate lag and stutters!

CLASSIC HORROR GAME MECHANIcs

UNDERSTAND AND REUSE UNREAL'S BUILT-IN TOOLSET

$159.99 Early Bird Special!

$239.99 At Full Version Release

(Subject to Increase)

Many indie developers struggle with unreal

No More Being Intimidated by Unreal's Massive Architecture

Struggling with unoptimized games and duct-taped game systems?

Fearful of not knowing how to complete a game or feeling like the finish line is out of sight?

Don't have a clear understanding of the engine's tools due to disjointed tutorials spread among different topics and creators?

Don’t worry, I've got great news!

All of this can be fixed faster than you think- with this step-by-step Unreal Engine program, so keep reading!

Come out of this course with a fully complete video game

Curriculum

Navigating Unreal Engine

  • All windows and their uses

  • Project and editor settings to make your life easier

  • Using source control for easy project backups

  • Tons of useful hotkeys, tips, and tricks

  • View modes, view flags, useful hidden settings

Gameplay Framework

  • Game Modes? Game Instances? States, Controllers, Camera Managers? All covered!

  • Unreal's Class Heirarchy

  • Object Oriented Programming (Inheritance, Composition, Polymorphism, and Abstraction)

  • Good programming practices

  • The Interchange Framework (Importing and Presets)

Blueprints

  • Create an ENTIRE game with blueprints (yes, it's possible!)

  • Comparatively learn the LIMITATIONS of blueprints

  • Efficient, clean, scalable, and modular classes

  • Blueprint communication = no sweat.

  • In-depth explanations of Enhanced Input

  • Built-in events to utilize- and when!

Horror Game Mechanics

  • Night Vision

  • Hiding

  • Advanced Flashlight

  • Health Components

  • Leaning

  • Jumpscares

  • Puzzle System

  • Trigger and Response System

  • Item Inspection

  • Stalking Enemy

  • Camera Effects

Character Movement

  • Finite State Machines - The CORRECT way to do movement

  • A better crouch system

  • Easily modular and expandable setup

  • Camera control state switching

  • Proper headbob - no hacky camera shakes

  • Sprinting, Stamina, Hiding

Modular UI

  • Reusable UI classes

  • Animations, professional feel, controller support

  • Proper Main Menu

  • Extensive Settings Menu

  • Nested widgets (good performance)

Robust Inventory System

  • Based on the modern Resident Evil games

  • Inventory made understandable

  • Inspecting Items

  • Combining and Crafting Items

  • Using items to complete puzzles

Advanced Horror Antagonist

  • A more intelligent stalking NPC

  • NPC World Interaction (opening doors, crouching, scripted moments)

  • Safeguards against navigation issues (no more getting stuck!)

  • Uses the modern State Tree system (bye bye behavior trees)

Graphics and Audio

  • Lumen vs Baked Lighting

  • Lighting Types and Optimization

  • Lighting Our Scene Walkthrough

  • Using MetaSounds to their potential

  • Attenuation, Occlusion, Concurrency, Sound Classes, Sound Zones

Optimization

  • Remove lag and stutter using Unreal's plethora of optimization tools

  • LODs, Instancing, and Nanite

  • Optimization Viewmodes

  • Occlusion Culling and Draw Calls

  • Lighting and Shader Complexity

  • Tracing Sessions

Packaging and Exporting

  • Leave this course with an exported horror game

  • Saving and Loading, Main Menus, Setting Menus

  • Share your game with family and friends

  • Become confident with your new skillset

And More!

Controller Support, Animations, Level Creation, Free Assets, etc.

Enroll Now and Create a Video Game

Before

  • Disjointed tutorials of varying help, creating messy code

  • Getting overwhelmed with your game and giving up before it's completed

  • Struggle with advanced topics like NPCs and navigation

  • Unreal has seemingly an infinite number of tools

  • Optimization is non-existent in my game

After

  • A clean game with organized code and proper structure

  • Learn and apply scalable coding practices

  • A fun and full horror game in your portfolio

  • Be comfortable with the tools you need to complete a game

  • Understand what it takes to make a game buttery smooth

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ACT NOW TO GET THE EARLY ACCESS SALE

The Entire Course is 33% Off For a Limited Time!

The first 80 out of 130 episodes are live. Since the course is currently half available, it's being sold at a discount! The price is subject to change- and the more lessons are added, the higher the cost will likely become.

You will have access to ALL episodes as they become available with an early access purchase.

TESTIMONIALS

What Others Are Saying About This Course

"This course is an absolute wealth of information.

"I wish this instructor had more courses available!" - Brett D.

"I've learned so much in so little time!"

"The course is really rewarding and I can't wait to see what the final product looks like! If you want a course to get into Unreal, this is the one!!!" - Randy P.

“You actually learn why you're doing what you're doing.”

"Absolutely fantastic." - Mohamed E.

“This is one of the best lessons I've bought online.”

"Quick, precise, no fluff words. It gives me the opportunity to reuse mechanics and other things, so I'm essentially investing in reusable assets I've made. 10/10!" - Matthew D.

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Create A Horror Game From Scratch in Unreal Engine

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  • All assets included are free for you to use- forever, in any project, without attribution requirements.

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  • 80 human written, hand crafted courses to best propel you towards excelling in the engine

  • Connected, A-to-B pipeline of tutorials that build upon each other

  • Leave with the skillset needed to create more video games

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"After a few hours I felt significant progress in Unreal."

"The explanations are detailed and clear and the overall experience is wonderful. Thank you for an excellent course."

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STILL NOT SURE IF THIS IS FOR YOU?

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I get this if I have no experience?

Yes! Everything is explained thoroughly, step by step, to work for even the beginnerest of beginners.

What does the early access sale mean?

Only 80 out of the total 130 episodes are currently available. Because of this, you can buy the course for a discount until the rest of the episodes get added.

If I buy in Early Access, will I get the future lessons?

Of course! You'll have access to them the moment they're available without any extra payments.

I'm worried the course isn't for me.

The only real way to know is to try it out. That's why we have a 30 day money back guarantee!

I want to make a game that isn't a horror game. Do you have other courses?

At the moment, no. However, the horror course still covers major fundamental parts of creating a video game, up until completion.

Will the price stay the same?

No- the price is subject to change as more lessons are added.

Does this course cover C++?

No- this is a Blueprints only course.

Whats NOT covered in the course?

C++, Multiplayer, and Open World Tools are the major Unreal elements that are not touched upon in this course.

I want the course, but I can't afford it.

There are options at the checkout to pay it incrementally over time, but if that's not an option either, we are gearing up to include some free courses and content at Gecko Game Dev. Sign up for the newsletter to be the first to know when that happens!

Can I use the assets provided in the course after I'm done?

Yes! All assets provided are yours to use, personally or commercially, forever. You don't even need to provide attribution.

How long will I have access to the course?

Forever and ever and ever.

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