The Game Dev Blueprint (English)

Alankar Pradhan

The Game Dev Blueprint is your essential guide to the art, science, and business of building interactive worlds. Whether you are an aspiring indie developer, a seasoned designer, or a tech professional curious about the 3D revolution, we break down the mechanics of the world’s most powerful engines. We go beyond the console to explore how Unreal Engine and Unity are transforming more than just gaming—from Virtual Production in Hollywood and Digital Twins in manufacturing to Automotive HMI and Architectural Visualization. Join us as we decode game design principles, technical workflows, and the future of real-time 3D creation. Subscribe to master the blueprint of modern development and discover how the skills used to make games are building the future of every industry.

Episodes

  1. Creating a Mario-Style Platformer in Unreal Engine 5 for Beginners: 2D, 2.5D & 3D Made Easy

    1d ago

    Creating a Mario-Style Platformer in Unreal Engine 5 for Beginners: 2D, 2.5D & 3D Made Easy

    Welcome to a new episode of The Game Dev Blueprint! In this episode, we explore how to quickly create a platformer game inspired by classic titles like Mario using Unreal Engine. We break down the process of building 2D, 2.5D, and full 3D platformer games in a beginner-friendly way, helping you understand which approach is best for your project and how to get a playable prototype running as quickly as possible. In this episode, you'll learn: How to create a 2D platformer using Paper2DBuilding a 2.5D platformer with 3D environments and side-scrolling gameplayCreating a full 3D platformer with modern movement systemsImplementing Mario-style jumping, movement, and simple enemy combatUnderstanding character movement physics and player controlsCreating smooth side-scrolling cameras and custom camera managersFinding free assets from Epic's Marketplace and Unreal Engine sample projectsBuilding gameplay systems using Blueprints or C++Rapid testing workflows for mobile devicesSharing playable builds with friends and gathering feedbackWe also discuss practical tips for beginners, common mistakes to avoid, and how to leverage Unreal Engine's built-in systems to accelerate development without needing a large team. Whether you're creating your first mobile game or experimenting with platformer mechanics, this episode provides a practical roadmap to help you go from idea to playable prototype quickly.

    22 min

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The Game Dev Blueprint is your essential guide to the art, science, and business of building interactive worlds. Whether you are an aspiring indie developer, a seasoned designer, or a tech professional curious about the 3D revolution, we break down the mechanics of the world’s most powerful engines. We go beyond the console to explore how Unreal Engine and Unity are transforming more than just gaming—from Virtual Production in Hollywood and Digital Twins in manufacturing to Automotive HMI and Architectural Visualization. Join us as we decode game design principles, technical workflows, and the future of real-time 3D creation. Subscribe to master the blueprint of modern development and discover how the skills used to make games are building the future of every industry.