Dragon's Ascent - UE5 Obstacle Course Game (C++ and Blueprints)

Dragon's Ascent is a third-person obstacle course game built in Unreal Engine 5. As the warrior Kwang, you must ascend a mystical temple mountain, collecting Money Toad relics. The path is treacherous, and a single misstep will send you tumbling back to the beginning to start your climb anew.

This project was developed as a comprehensive exercise in Unreal Engine 5, combining both C++ and Blueprints to create a complete gameplay loop.

Controls

• WASD: Move
• Spacebar: Jump
• Mouse: Look
• Left Mouse Button: Attack
• Alt + Enter: Toggle Fullscreen
• Esc: Quit Game

Links

Watch the Behind-the-Scenes Devlog on YouTube: 

View the Full Source Code on GitHub: https://github.com/Kayzield909/ObstacleAssault

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennedy-mashanda/

Features

• Skill-Based Platforming: Navigate a challenging, vertical obstacle course that will test your timing and precision.
• High-Stakes Gameplay: One fall is all it takes to lose your progress and begin your ascent again.
• Sword-Based Collection: Use your weapon to strike and collect the elusive Money Toads scattered throughout the temple.
• Built with UE5: Leveraging the power of Unreal Engine 5, including Niagara for visual effects.
• C++ & Blueprint Foundation: Core gameplay systems built in C++ for performance, with Blueprints used for quick iteration and asset implementation.

About This Project

This game represents the culmination of my studies in the "Gamedev.tv and Epic Games Unreal Engine 5 C++ Developer: Learn C++ & Make Video Games" course on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/course/unrealcourse 

My goal was to create a complete, polished game slice that showcases a robust set of developer skills, including:

• C++ Gameplay Programming
• Blueprint Scripting & Integration
• UMG Widget and UI Design
• Level Design and Asset Integration
• Source Control using Git & Git LFS

I'm an aspiring senior game developer passionate about creating engaging and challenging experiences. I hope you enjoy playing "Dragon's Ascent"!

AI Disclosure: AI assistance was used for brainstorming, troubleshooting, and refining the text and marketing materials for this project.