"Learn Unreal Engine 5 C++ Programming by Creating an Action-RPG Style Open World Game!" - Stephen Ulibarri (instructor) This is my version of the game made in this online course from Udemy. I took this course as a way to gain experience programming in C++ and particularly how it applies to one of my preferred game genres. I had the added benefit of being able to do this while simultaneously learning the ins and outs of Unreal Engine, including some of the newest features introduced in 5.0. Although I did have previous experience programming in C++ for my bachelor's degree, it had been a hot minute since I last used it, so before I dove into this course, I completed a separate in-depth course on C++ to refamiliarize myself with the nuances of the language before applying it to game development.

• Built project from scratch using UE5 Open World maps feature and free megascan assets from Quixel Bridge, as well as other Marketplace assets.
• Blueprints were foundational for rapid prototyping.
• Used Anim Montages to create randomization in attacks for player and enemies.