Hands-On! Unreal Souls-Like Development: A to Z

Learn the core mechanics of a soul-like action RPG.

This course is a complete guide to implementing core mechanics from popular souls-like games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring using Unreal Engine. The curriculum is practical and step-by-step, suitable for beginners and intermediate players.

I recommend this to these people

• Beginner developers who want to start developing games with Unreal Engine

• Game developers interested in soul-like action RPG mechanics

• Students looking for high-quality projects for their portfolios

• Anyone who wants practical game development experience using Unreal C++

What you will learn in this course

• How to implement the core combat system of a soul-like game

• Linking character control and animation systems

• How to Use AI Design and Behavior Trees

• Implementing an item system including weapons, armor, and potions

• Intuitive UI/UX design and game feedback system development

Lecture Features

• Hands-on learning : Rather than theory, we focus on actual coding and immediate results.

• Step-by-step implementation : From basic movement to complex boss AI, we implement it step by step.

• High-Quality Projects : By the end of the course, you will have a core system of a Souls-like game that can be used as a portfolio.

• Latest Unreal Engine Technology : Learn how to develop using the latest Unreal Engine features.

Learn about these things

📌 Build a basic system

• Implementing character movement and stamina systems

• Implementing natural character movements using animation blueprints

• Designing components that effectively manage complex character states

📌 Battle system development

• Attack combo system and weapon system

• The targeting system, a core feature of Souls-like games

• Implementing a shield defense and parrying system

• Implementing a Dark Souls-style rolling feature

  
  

📌 AI and enemy characters

• Implementing Intelligent AI Using Behavior Trees

• Enemy patrol, recognition, and attack pattern design

• Implemented boss character AI and special attack patterns

📌 Item and UI system

• Implementing a weapon and armor parts system

• Implementing a Dark Souls/Elden Ring style potion system.

  
  

• In-game UI

  
  

Things to note before taking the course