Full Sail Labs

General

This was a 2 month long, contract job where I was tasked to create 4 template projects that would be used to teach teens game design fundamentals, scripting, and how to use the Unreal Engine.

Project Info

Genres: Rising Platformer, Puzzle, Stealth, and Bullet Hell

Players: Single Player

Platform: Windows 10

Engine: Unreal Engine 5.3

Development: June 2025 - July 2025

Responsibilities:

Role: Game Designer

Create 4 template projects to teach teens on how to use the Unreal Engine
Document step by step instructions on how to recreate the projects
Make code clear and easy to read
Ensure that important variables are editable
Create a showcase level for each project

Projects

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Project 1 - Rising Platformer

The first project was a third-person platformer where the goal is to climb vertically as fast as you can, while avoiding obstacles, and collecting coins to upgrade your character.

Main Requirements

Create a main character with adjustable stats
Set up camera to fit the game
Set up a player HUD
At least 3 different obstacles and hazards
At least 2 upgrades/abilities
Coins and shop/upgrade system
Checkpoint system and win condition
A playable showcase level

Character Stats

These editable stats are located in the character blueprint and can be adjusted

Rising Platformer UI

The player HUD displays the required information for the player to see

Shop

When opened, the player can buy 3 different upgrades for their character

Character Stats

These editable stats are located in the character blueprint and can be adjusted

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Showcase Level

Project 2 - Puzzle Game

This project was a first-person puzzle game where I had to create a main interaction mechanic that can be used to create obstacles that require problem solving. I created a sci-fi themed game with the main mechanic being the 'Interactable Terminals'. These were screens that when interacted with, will unlock the mouse cursor, and the player can click on buttons that interact with the world. This simulated using a touch screen.

Main Requirements

Create a main character with adjustable stats
Theme
Main interaction system
Set up a player HUD
Simple inventory system/collectables
Moving platform
Doors with unlocking mechanic
Urgency mechanic
Hints and feedback
Showcase Level

Player Stats

The adjustable stats for the character

Puzzle Game UI (1)

Player HUD displaying the required information

Platforms

There are 2 platforms, a simple auto that moves by itself, and a crane that can be moved manually

Player Stats

The adjustable stats for the character

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Showcase Level

Project 3 - Stealth Game

For this project, I had to create a project that features a sneaking mode, an enemy ai with a detection system, and cover that required timing to avoid the enemies

Main Requirements

Create a main character with adjustable stats
Sneaking mechanic
2 enemy types
Detection system
Noise mechanic
Takedown mechanic
Obstacles
Showcase level

Player Stats

Regular Enemy

This enemy has a short sight range and attacks with a melee

Noise

Crouching makes no sound, however walking makes some, and sprinting is very loud

Player Stats

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Showcase Level

Project 4 - Bullet Hell

This project is a top-down shooter that features waves of enemies that get more difficult as you survive. The player will automatically shoot if there is an enemy on screen, this can be aimed with the cursor.

Main Requirements