Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design (Udemy.com)
Like "Fortnite?" Master the tools used to build it as we build a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine!
Created by: Greg Wondra
Last updated November 2025
What you will learn
- How to download and install the Unreal Engine
- How to navigate around inside the Unreal Engine
- How to place, move, rotate, and scale actors in the Unreal Engine
- How to construct a simple game design document
- How to graybox a level in the Unreal Engine
- How to dress-up a level (make it pretty!) in the Unreal Engine
- How to create blueprints in the Unreal Engine
- How to script gameplay functionality with blueprint scripting in the Unreal Engine
- How to create a HUD and menu screens in the Unreal Engine
- How to create a fully functioning game in the Unreal Engine
- Game Design Fundamentals
- Game Development Intro
- Prototyping
- Level Design
- Player Psychology
- Game Loop
- Mechanic Documentation
- Game Design
- Unreal Engine 5
- Unreal Engine
How it compares
Against the other 70 rated Udemy courses in Unreal Engine on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 60% of them
- Reviews920#21 of 71 by number of reviews
- Length13.6 hourslonger than 61% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2025more recently than 77% of them
Quality Score
Overall Score : 92 / 100
Course Description
In this introductory game design course, I'll be guiding you step by step through the construction of a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine: THE premier free to download gaming engine! (AND the SAME engine used to build "Fortnite").
This course contains over 90+ fun-to-follow video lessons. Things learned in this course include:
How to setup and create a project in the Unreal Engine
How to add on (free!) content packs from the Epic Games Marketplace
How to navigate and use essential tools available in the Unreal Engine such as the Level Editor, Particle Editor, Sound Editor, etc.
How to create a basic game design document
How to create a graybox (rough draft) level
How to dress up (make pretty!) levels using static meshes, materials, particles, sounds, and lights.
How to create interactive objects using Blueprint Scripting (NO CODING KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED!) including...
How to create Variables
How to create Functions
How to use Event, Flow Control, and Timeline nodes
How to organize your blueprints and scripts
How to create interactive menus
How to create a game HUD
How to add rain to your level
How to create your own customized projectile
How to package a project
And more!
With the knowledge gained in these video lessons, you will be armed with the necessary skills to start building your OWN gaming creations (WITHOUT any programming knowledge needed!)
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
920 Reviews
Greg Wondra
Greg Wondra is an Unreal Authorized Instructor and 12 year video game design veteran. He's worked for companies such as 2K Sports, KingsIsle Entertainment, and Nickelodeon. Working credits include:
- Wizard 101 (PC)
- Lost Planet 3 (360, PS3, PC)
- MonkeyQuest (PC)
- Sports Champions (PS3)
- Major League Baseball 2K5, 2K6, 2K7, 2K8 (various consoles)
- SpongeBob Moves In (Mobile)
- Grub Guardian (Mobile)
Working in the gaming industry has been a lifetime dream filled with rare opportunities. He's had the good fortune to have directed LeBron James and Derek Jeter in motion capture sessions in his gaming career. Additionally, Greg led the design of "Sports Champions"...the first game ever released for the PS Move hardware.
"Mr. Wondra" has worked as the Video Game Design instructor at the Regional Occupational Center in Bakersfield, CA where he teaches a full year course on game design using the Unreal Engine.
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Reviews
By Safwan Ahmad Khan on 12/17/2024
initially i thought UE4, hmmmm, but i kept going and now i have finished building with Mr. Greg and it was the best learning experience so far. I am just 1 month into learning unreal for the first time and by following this course it seemed like the pace is correct, understanding is good, explanations are accurate and plausible, bonus concepts like beautifying the level, touch on materials and particle systems was great. This course is a full FPS course and a full game was finished while i was building alongside Mr. Greg Wondra. Thanks for this course. Thanks for reading the review.
By Gaspar Mendes on 3/1/2021
Wow! I had so much fun going through this course. Greg does a great job of explaining what he is doing and going over the blueprint scripting. I'm glad he doesn't spend too much time showing the building of the level as it would get boring and long to watch. He showed the basics and we created our level as we wanted. I started with a rough draft and end up improving on it as we would move along. What he does do is spend time explaining the blueprints and widget functionality which I think is great! With the knowledge gained here I even managed to add some features of my own, ex : when all targets of a set spawner are destroyed the player gets bonus points (complete with visual indicator)! I fully recommend this course! I had a great time!
By Neznamov Nikita on 12/13/2020
Can't think of anything that could make me give this course less than full five stars! Very informative and easy to comprehend. Started this course with absolutely 0 knowledge of Unreal and just within 2 weeks got my first game up and running! It's a great feeling when you make your first moving actors and relatively complex blue prints work. If you want to get acquainted with Unreal engine and you are a beginner - then this course is a great option! Thanks Mr. Wondra for your efforts.
By Vani Priya on 11/7/2020
yes..
By Micha Berkowicz on 10/26/2020
tak
By Joseph Parker on 10/21/2020
I am over %50 finished with this course and it is incredibly well-rounded and easy to follow. This is a huge recommendation from me as a person who has watched multiple parts of the course multiple times. I will mention that sometimes (and I mean very rarely) there are ideas that get thrown into a 20 min video that are hard to hunt down, like selecting adjacent wall groups, so! Like any class: Take notes! Do not let yourself become discouraged! If you want to design games, start here.
By Scott Miller on 10/14/2020
Thanks for the course. Only issue really was not having those engine folders. Newer version of UE4 maybe. Had to be a bit creative but I got the idea. Overall great.
By Anthony O Osowa on 9/27/2020
The Best so far for beginners. Awesome
By James Todd on 9/16/2020
Good knowledge, explains without going overboard.
By Pieter Prinsloo on 9/13/2020
Having lots if fun designing levels. This course delivers exactly what it promises. I like the fact that it deals with game design only and does not confuse the student with unnecessary information.
By Sean Muilenburg on 9/6/2020
So far its just like any old youtube tutorial. But your very thourough in your explanations. hoping you have some videos on AI, Model creation, etc.
By Barx Zedicus on 8/13/2020
The instructors lessons are clear, concise, and well thought out. He is enthusiastic about the materials he is covering which makes learning an enjoyable experience. Easily recommended for someone who is new to UE4.











