Unreal Engine Game Development: Build a 3D Pacman-Style Game

Recreating classic arcade mechanics in a modern 3D environment is one of the best ways to master game development. This text-based course teaches you how to bring a classic 3D maze-chase game to life using Unreal Engine. You will transition from understanding basic game engine concepts to structuring a fully functional 3D game. Through step-by-step written guides, you will learn to handle player inputs, set up basic enemy AI pathfinding, manage game states, and trigger animations. What you'll learn: Understand core Unreal Engine terminology, interface navigation, and project setup; Build a modular 3D maze environment using basic geometry and static meshes; Configure character movement and smooth camera controls for a third-person perspective; Program game logic using Unreal Engine Blueprints to track scores, collect items, and manage game states; Design basic enemy AI navigation to chase the player through the maze; Apply state-driven animations to make characters and collectibles feel dynamic. The course begins with foundational concepts of game loops, actors, and components before guiding you through step-by-step logic implementation. Through clear written explanations and structured Blueprint logic breakdowns, you will assemble all the pieces of a polished arcade prototype. This course is designed for absolute beginners to game development and Unreal Engine, with no prior coding or design experience required. Start reading today and build your first playable 3D arcade game from scratch.