In this week I have done a short recording to demonstrate my simple game:
Overall, I think I accomplished more than I initially expected over the past eight weeks, and I really enjoyed exploring new features in Unreal Engine 5—especially the IK Retargeter, which allowed me to use my own model as a paragon character with seamless animations.
After I shared my demonstrating reel in Linkedin, I think people are more interested on the cultural heritage side of this game design:
It’s undeniable I put lots of effort on researching the architectural structure of the ‘quadrangle courtyard 四合院’, and how could the 3D side work in my game:
I also think that learning to build up the widget blueprint is like magic—it’s what makes a game run properly. I plan to continue improving my skills in this area during my free time, with the help of online tutorials and ChatGPT.
To talk about developing more of the project, I think I could possibly add more assets and elements to it, such as a haunted house and the ghosts which prevent the girl from reaching the treasure…