UE4 PS1 Style Game - Devlog 21: Level Design, Invisible Walls & Inventory System

[@obrooks]

The crowd silhouette models are genius - so simple, yet achieves the desired effect perfectly!

[@AaronMYoung]

Hey thanks! I'm happy with how it worked out :)

[@almicoUK]

@@AaronMYoung Great idea Aaron ;)

[@grunnindieps1-stylesurviva200]

Man you continue to impress and inspire. One of the highest quality PS1-style indie's out there for sure. The attention to detail is amazing. Keep it up!

[@AaronMYoung]

Hey man thanks! I appreciate your support!

[@SovietLegacy]

For that invisible barrier part, you could have the biker gang messily line up their bikes to block the exit. That way it's more "natural" to the theme of the bikers. Just an idea but I hope it could serve you well in some way.

[@AaronMYoung]

Nice suggestion! appreciate that :)

[@zainokla6165]

For the invisible barrier you could make more gang models and have them stand in the open space, and once the player gets too close they push him back to the intended area

[@AaronMYoung]

Very nice suggestion I will attempt to try and do this!

[@almicoUK]

@@AaronMYoung Def Jam FFNY style!

[@Xeridae]

@@AaronMYoung Since you might run into this in future scenarios without obvious fixes that have already been suggested, you could simply make a distance trigger and if the player moves too far away, have it flash a warning that they are about to fail because they are too far from the area. It's a form of invisible wall that seems more acceptable.

[@2___nic]

@@Xeridae Personally like the current solution more than this

[@nikita_monokov]

@@AaronMYoung or just use bykes as the barrier since they are already their. This fog effect could be there as well just for more indication that the passage is block but with the bykes standing you won't break the immersion

[@CupCakeUnleashed]

For the inventory system it'd work best if the background blurred and darkened slightly to allow the player to focus better on the items. I think the invisible barrier should only appear specifically where you don't want the player to wander out of the area, so around the entrance and exits to locations.

[@AaronMYoung]

Thanks for the suggestions

[@atticus9845]

5:43 I find it strange when you click the right pointy hand it goes to the left object. That seems unintuitive. I understand that it it is the direction of the rotation. But most people are going to expect if you click the right hand, it will go to the next object, on the right.

[@AaronMYoung]

Funnily enough I asked a few people and it's a split decision, some people think it works some don't. I will ask around some more :)

[@almicoUK]

I agree!

[@Toffifex]

Finally! I´ve been patiently waiting and boy you sure delivered!

[@AaronMYoung]

Finally got one out! straight onto the next one!

[@DecadesApartProductions]

This is looking stellar. I really like the A Clockwork Orange-esque music that played during the introduction of the biker gang.

[@AaronMYoung]

[@kbkmn]

try lerping movement vector to zero if direction is out of bounds. invisible walls sliding is just ugly

[@AaronMYoung]

It will be worth looking into.

[@Stanyourbiggestfanssz]

dont know what this game is about but it look great, remind me a bit of mcdickie game. Anyway keep working on it, im sure it will be a hit.

[@AaronMYoung]

Hey thanks for checking it out! :)

[@Summmer85]

This is fantastic! Enjoying every new devlog. When I see such a project, I understand that the full potential of the PS1 was not realized in the past years, as the development of technology quickly went up and most developers were chasing for more realistic graphics. It's like a new wave or rebirth of Playstation 1.

[@AaronMYoung]

Hey thanks! I totally agree, I often think about what sort of visual styles we would have if technology didn't improve so quickly! Imagine another 10 years of this era!

[@d3m1gawd81]

10/10 would dev log again

[@AaronMYoung]

Cheers dude :D

[@ВолодимирДублянко]

BRO, when new DEMOOOOOOOO!????)))

[@AaronMYoung]

soon! I know I have said that before :'D but soon

[@WarriorOfSneak]

Your dev log series is addictive to watch. Loving it!

[@AaronMYoung]

Thanks man! I'm glad you are loving my work! :)

[@PatrickNusbaum]

What is it about the PSX style graphics that makes it look so amazing? I mean, Hogwarts Legacy, A Plague Tale, etc., they all look gorgeous, but what you're making is absolutely stunning and definitely attracts me more than any next-gen game, hands down.

[@AaronMYoung]

I have the same feelings for PSX or PSX style games, the crunchiness, or the way lighting looks just hits the spot for me! the vibes and atmosphere of that era is unmatched today!

[@antonsimkin]

Why not to make actual invisible wall and when player collider hits it make him stop and saying somethig like "Im not gona leave right now"?

[@AaronMYoung]

I think this will work for a lot of scenarios, It might take away from the fighting section but great idea!

[@antonsimkin]

@@AaronMYoung or do like gta does. if player is too far from fighting spot show U SUK screen. once the player discovers this mechanic he wont run away anymore and no invisible walls.

[@almicoUK]

Small Camel - ""A regular South Yorkshire camel who underwent a dramatic transformation due to a freak accident whilst microwaving a grape"" Haha the descriptions are hilarious. Great work mate, the progress is insane!

[@AaronMYoung]

That's Pyra-C for ya! :'D

[@miwkelzstu]

Its better than just having invisible walls

[@AaronMYoung]

I'm happy you agree :)

[@space-timedog2954]

For more open areas you can have the player turn around and take A few steps back instead of invisible walls. (RE2 remake does something similar)

[@AaronMYoung]

Cheers for the suggestion I will have this in certain areas 100%

[@chrisrolph4603]

so keen for this to come out!!!!

[@AaronMYoung]

[@s3utmrw]

second

[@AaronMYoung]

You made it! :)

[@zainokla6165]

First

[@AaronMYoung]

Booom! within the first minute of uploading!

[@tattygumcancer]

At LAST, another pooplog

[@AaronMYoung]

specially brewed for you sir!

[@tattygumcancer]

@@AaronMYoung A right stinker

[@pauloschmidt8136]

Loving how it's coming along! Did you make the music yourself as well?

[@AaronMYoung]

Thank you! The music I use for videos are from you tubes free library :)

[@mighty_slab]

not sure if you did this simply to demonstrate the fog barrier, but if the area is already gated, i don't think the fog is necessary

[@ProjectRewindGame]

Amazing as always. Am working on my inventory system too. Takes an insane amount of time to do. Love the style you've gone for

[@AaronMYoung]

Hey thanks! Yup agreed, so many things to consider to get an inventory system working.

[@mathieuvart]

Wow super improvement

[@AaronMYoung]

Cheers :)

[@papaguby]

Alec's models are absolutely great. The proportions and details for so low poly are 10/10. Does he have any tutorials online with his workflow? Or any way he can be contacted? Keep up the great work! Looks fantastic :D

[@AaronMYoung]

He is awesome at what he does. He doesn't have any tutorials, the characters in this video where made by me besides the boxing outfit and the opponent, they both got assistance from Alec.

[@raph4281]

Just curious, what made you continue the project in UE4? Is UE5 basically just like UE4 and not worth the trouble converting it to a UE5 project?

[@AaronMYoung]

I attempted to port it to UE5 but I got a ton of errors, I don't think it's worth spending time getting it running (if it ever would) when the engine version I use is working perfectly for me. ALSO I feel like I'm spitting in the face of UE5 by ignoring all it's new amazing features so I can make a low res video game :'D

[@Chamomileable]

This is maybe a bit of a minor thing, but would you happen to have any advice for making PS1-style buildings with interiors? If you've covered this in a video before just a point in the right direction would be awesome. I'm just at a loss for how to approach the workflow and topology.

[@AaronMYoung]

I work on the interior and exterior separately, I tend block out how I want the interior with the rooms etc.. then create the building shape around the interior.

[@coolborndj]

I don't really like the solution for the invisible wall, what if the protagonist just says something like "I shouldnt go there" when is going outside the playable area and then stops

[@AaronMYoung]

I will add something like this eventually.

[@FullAutoWitch]

The style and models look really awesome. I've been trying to do something like that for a year now in Blender... never succeded. Is there any way to learn how to texture and animate that awesome?

[@AaronMYoung]

Keep at it! KZbin has pretty much everything you need, I also recommend experimenting in your texture editor, familiarising yourself with the tools available.

[@RossFilmsVHS]

Do you have coding experience, or are you completely using Blueprints? I would absolutely love to do something like this but have no experience in coding :\

[@AaronMYoung]

I have no coding skills at all other than Blueprints, I'm not that smart if I'm honest I happened to find my feet with visual coding and even then I keep finding ways to improve my blueprinting skills :)

[@Azroix]

Love your work! I think the fog wall is a clever and reusable solution when the need for it arises. Giving your homie Pyra-C a sub as well. Stay up!

[@AaronMYoung]

[@LORDSofCHAOS333]

in what UE4 version do you make you game in i finally have a aspire 7 with a GTX 1650 .

[@AaronMYoung]

I'm using UE 4.27.2 that's awesome get making some awesome stuff!

[@egglegs42]

I love this broskie

[@AaronMYoung]

Thanks broskie! :)

[@stijnd.6320]

Nice work!

[@AaronMYoung]

Thanks :)

[@BigSaur]

Love your work mate

[@AaronMYoung]

[@zhulikkulik]

Just an imho, but fingers are a bit confusing. I would assume it points at the next object, not the direction the wheel will spin. A minor thing tho, probably will just take a couple missclicks to get used to.

[@AaronMYoung]

I agree, I have had others mention it to and I will swap it around by release :)

[@bobmaster698]

As a speedrunner, I appreciate that you don't add 90 invisible walls, it makes it way more fun lol

[@AaronMYoung]

:D maybe some secrete areas for speedrunners ;)

[@alexandre.marinho]

love your work! i like how ps1 graphics give us a feeling of memory and nostalgia. like remember of the places weve been but we dont remember the details of that.

[@AaronMYoung]

Hey thanks! that's the aim I'm going for I'm glad you get that vibe!

[@zekefoxfire2753]

This game looks super fun! Kinda reminds me or gta 4! Amazing job on the graphics!

[@AaronMYoung]

The grittiness is reminiscent of GTA4 for sure :)

[@RDD87z]

u're doing such an amazing job. that game looks really cool . i love the old psx style.

[@AaronMYoung]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it

[@sir_jerhyn]

PS1 style games are the best, everything is so simple, unlike today's modern gaming!

[@AaronMYoung]

I agree, something about them just feels awesome!

[@SpringDavid]

thats a really creative way of hiding a tutorial

[@AaronMYoung]

[@mesopable]

Inventory is painfully slow. Make it more fast and snappy with some tweens maybe

[@AaronMYoung]

I agree I will look into speeding it up :)

[@fear-the-phantom]

This is so well made and polished. I'll be using your videos as inspiration for my indie game.

[@AaronMYoung]

[@mekquake5879]

i absolutely love this game youre working on. i really hope you create a more in depth tutorial series at some point in the future as i really want to make my own game in the same style

[@AaronMYoung]

I plan to make a course eventually so hopefully that could become useful

[@SociopathDev]

As always you are a great inspiration, can't wait for next devlogs!

[@AaronMYoung]

[@K1NG111]

Hello! Really cool Devlogs, man! Can i please ask a question - Do you know how make Ps1 characters blink? Or maybe tutorial that can be watched. Thanks in advence, good luck with the game!

[@AaronMYoung]

Hey thanks! The characters blinking is done via the material, I lerp through two textures controlled by a parameter. If you add me on discord I can try help you out :) AaronMYoung#9787

[@K1NG111]

@@AaronMYoung Whoa, thanks for the answer man! Really appreciate that :) Frankly speaking I'm still quite a noobie so maybe you'll be overwhelmed with array of questions of mine :D But I will be happy to add you anyway :)

[@jamesconlin5099]

Add tex saying i cant leave this Area

[@AaronMYoung]

That's a good option :)

[@mesopable]

Fantastic design! Makes we want to re-make Bouncer in ps1 aesthetics

[@AaronMYoung]

[@Valentine_Valley]

Dont stop doing what you are doing! you inspire alot of people, myself included with these videos!

[@AaronMYoung]

Thank you, I will keep going until I finish the game

[@D.E.Nicolas.Goncalves]

Your aesthetic is mindblowing!

[@AaronMYoung]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@ДанилВ-п1х]

looks amazing. good job

[@AaronMYoung]

[@CarpathianWasteGroup]

fuck so... you remove every light in the scene and then add small area lights with vertex colouring or how do you get this ps1 lighting effect I am so puzzled.

[@AaronMYoung]

Pretty much, I find it's best to start with a completely dark scene and add lights in the areas you want :)

[@CarpathianWasteGroup]

been trying to figure it out but i try this method

[@-XFR-]

Man, it's amazing to see how much has changed in the years! This looks incredible! Keep it goin!

[@AaronMYoung]

I was watching back some of my older videos and I was like, It looks completely different, I just hope thats a good thing :'D

[@-XFR-]

@@AaronMYoung I think it is! Looks absolutely incredible man!

[@bestergamedev]

Bro, how many CS do you use Adobe Fireworks?

[@AaronMYoung]

Cs6 :)

[@walterhartwellwhite9683]

I've been very excited for this game, and I love it so far! Will it also have horror aspects like jumpscares

[@andrewlee3037]

Holy Jesus dude! your game is looking sooo good!!

[@AaronMYoung]

I'm glad you like it! thanks for watching!

[@MideyDev]

amazing as always dude!

[@AaronMYoung]

Thanks mate

[@madisonjamessmithmusic3641]

lets fucking goooo lad

[@AaronMYoung]

wooooopppp!!!!!!!

[@characters1210]

Continue

[@AaronMYoung]

I will keep going :)

[@characters1210]

@@AaronMYoung next time learn us everything about making characters i want to know how to make the model and texture and how to create a character from scratch and how to make people out of reality in Blender and sorry for my bad English

[@AaronMYoung]

@@characters1210 I will try to eventually, but my main focus is Project Nostalgia, not so much tutorials BUT if I get the time to make more I will :)

[@characters1210]

@@AaronMYoung ok

[@ДимаСнегур]

Bro u did a great work!

[@AaronMYoung]

[@bobmaster698]

This is already coming together really well! If you keep up the good work, you're gonna have an amazing game at the end.

[@AaronMYoung]

[@aliakdogan9426]

wow, so well done