C++ In Unreal Engine 5

About: This project was a top down wave-based combat game built entirely in Unreal Engine 5 using a mix of C++ and Unreal Engine’s Blueprints. I implemented systems for enemy spawning, health management, player abilities, and escalating wave logic. Through my own playtesting, I refined balance and feedback loops to create a simple but progressive challenging gameplay experience. This project deepened my understanding of using C++ within Unreal Engine 5.

Contributions: Solo Developer (Programming, Game Design, Audio)

Engine and tools: Unreal Engine 5.4 (Blueprints and C++), Jetbrains Rider IDE

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Features

Created an ability system for the player using GAS (Gameplay Ability System) framework in C++. This provided a simple interface for the character and made the code efficient yet straightforward.
Developed a wave-based system that progressively increases the number of enemies spawned, built entirely with Unreal's AI systems.
Implemented the basic features within a top-down shooter including player movement, ability usage, health and shield systems, and item collection functionality—all written in C++.
Developed weapons entirely in C++ with customizable properties. These editable parameters included fire rate and spread pattern, allowing for easy balancing and variety.
All code in this project was thoroughly annotated, demonstrating my comprehensive understanding of C++ implementation within Unreal Engine 5.

Gallery

Enemy Code

Enemy AI Behavior

Game VFX

GAS (Gameplay Ability System) in use for the player fire action