praca_magisterska/games/unreal/tutorial

Unreal Engine Bullet Hell Game - Complete Tutorial

This tutorial recreates the Unity "magisterka_1" bullet-hell shooter in Unreal Engine 5.

Game Features

• Player ship with movement and shooting
• Enemies that move downward with sinusoidal horizontal motion
• Enemy spawning that increases over time
• Radial bullet patterns from enemies
• Score, lives, and timer UI
• Special "bomb" ability to clear screen
• 5-minute game duration with victory/defeat conditions

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🆕 Two Approaches Available

This tutorial offers two ways to implement the game:

1. Code-First Approach (RECOMMENDED) ⚡

→ Start the Code-First C++ Tutorial

• ✅ 90% faster - copy-paste variable blocks instead of clicking UI
• ✅ Version control friendly - readable Git diffs, not binary files
• ✅ Easier to replicate - copy entire class files between projects
• ✅ Better for teams - code review, refactoring tools, find/replace
• ✅ Type-safe - compiler catches errors at compile time

Best for: Anyone comfortable with C++ or wanting to learn modern game development workflows.

2. Blueprint-Heavy Approach 🎨

→ Start the Blueprint Tutorial (see below)

• ✅ Visual node editing - see logic flow graphically
• ✅ Instant iteration - no compile time for Blueprint changes
• ✅ Designer-friendly - non-programmers can modify behavior

Best for: Complete Unreal beginners, visual learners, or rapid prototyping.

Comparison

Task	Code-First (C++)	Blueprint
Define 12+ variables	2 minutes (copy-paste)	15 minutes (clicking)
Version control	✅ Readable diffs	❌ Binary files
Refactoring	✅ IDE tools	❌ Manual
Full game time	~2-3 hours	~6-8 hours

📖 Read Detailed Comparison: Blueprint vs Code - See specific examples of time savings

💡 Pro Tip: You can combine both! Use C++ for logic/variables, Blueprints for visual assets.

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Table of Contents

Part 1: Project Setup

• Step 1.1: Create New Project
• Step 1.2: Set Up 2D Game View
• Step 1.3: Create Folder Structure

Part 2: Create the Player

• Step 2.1: Create Player Blueprint
• Step 2.2: Add Player Visual Components
• Step 2.3: Create Player Variables
• Step 2.4: Set Up Enhanced Input System
• Step 2.5: Create Player Firing Logic
• Step 2.6: Create Player Damage and Special Ability

Part 3: Create the Bullet

• Step 3.1: Create Bullet Blueprint
• Step 3.2: Bullet Movement Logic
• Step 3.3: Bullet Collision Logic
• Step 3.4: Complete Player Firing Logic

Part 4: Create the Enemy

• Step 4.1: Create Enemy Blueprint
• Step 4.2: Enemy Initialization
• Step 4.3: Enemy Movement Logic
• Step 4.4: Enemy Firing Logic
• Step 4.5: Enemy Damage and Death
• Step 4.6: Complete Special Ability in BP_Player
• Step 4.7: Complete Bullet Collision Logic

Part 5: Create Enemy Spawner

• Step 5.1: Create Spawner Blueprint
• Step 5.2: Spawn Rate Curve
• Step 5.3: Spawning Logic

Part 6: Create Game Director

• Step 6.1: Create Game Director Blueprint
• Step 6.2: Game Director Initialization
• Step 6.3: Game Director Update Logic

Part 7: Create Score Manager / UI

• Step 7.1: Create UI Widget Blueprint
• Step 7.2: Design HUD Layout
• Step 7.3: Create Score Manager Blueprint
• Step 7.4: Score Manager Initialization
• Step 7.5: Score Manager Functions

Part 8: Create Game Mode and Level

• Step 8.1: Create Custom Game Mode
• Step 8.2: Configure Project to Use Game Mode
• Step 8.3: Create Game Level
• Step 8.4: Set Up Level Components
• Step 8.5: Set Default Level

Part 9: Final Setup and Testing

• Step 9.1: Assign Blueprint References
• Step 9.2: Create Final Visuals
• Step 9.3: Add Background
• Step 9.4: Test the Game
• Step 9.5: Build Standalone Game

Appendices

• Appendix A: Complete Variable Reference
• Appendix B: Troubleshooting
• Appendix C: Unity to Unreal Conversion Notes
• Appendix D: Complete C++ Reference ← NEW! Copy-paste ready code

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Quick Start

For Code-First Approach (Recommended)

1. Start with Code-First C++ Tutorial
2. Copy-paste complete C++ classes from Appendix D
3. Create minimal Blueprint children for visual assets only
4. Complete the game in 2-3 hours instead of 6-8 hours!

For Blueprint Approach

1. Start with Part 1: Project Setup
2. Follow each part in order
3. Test frequently using the "EXPECTED RESULT" sections
4. Use the Troubleshooting appendix if you encounter issues

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Navigation

Each page includes:

• ← Previous and Next → links at the top and bottom
• Links back to this index
• Cross-references to related sections

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This tutorial is part of a master's thesis comparing Unity and Unreal Engine.