UE5 Speed Horror Level Design | Unreal Engine 5 Horror Game

Realtime gameplay at the end of the video!
I started messing around with a small horror game in Unreal Engine 5 after finding a pack that included a nice, simple first person controller and flashlight setup.
For this video I start to design a horror themed map to start testing out mechanics and to create a really atmospheric horror scene, going for a sort of resident evil meets portal vibe. Be sure to leave a like and subscribe to see more creative content like this coming soon :)
Link to Horror template: pixelspeed.itch.io/horror-tem...

[@pixelspeeddev]

Wow, its so amazing to see what you have created with my template, im glad that my template saved you some time so u can focus on more fun things in game development :), btw great channel its because of youtubers like you that i got into game development, keep up the great work!

[@DrakeMakes]

Cheers! The template has been really great. It’s super helpful for people trying to learn and get ideas off the ground, thanks for making it available! Best of luck in your creative endeavors :)

[@NotZentteri]

is your template still a 100% free? i really want to start making a horror game, just asking

[@bubberiffic]

I just bought your template! I'm exited to try Unreal Game Dev; because I've used the Unity game engine for around 4 years, so I'm exited to try something new!

[@Frosty1300]

​@@NotZentteriit sadly isn't

[@TheBiggy_]

jst ran into this video rn and am approaching the game dev and desing as a studying path and hopefully it will be my future job. I got the pack imm after i ve finished the video. both of you are great (pack creator and the video creator)

[@snipeshotgames]

i have a reccomendation, and this goes for really any horror/lifelike game. Make all the doors be able to be opened/closed, but for doors that you dont want to be opened, board it off. Dont add a padlock or something, it may confuse some people "where is the key?"

[@kitsunemusicisfire]

It's NEVER a waste of time to see how your scene looks ingame, your work is incredible 👍

[@washynator]

A nice time saving tip to check out a room in UE is that you can right click anywhere on the map and select "Play from here" to instantly start playing from where you right clicked! Nice video!

[@DrakeMakes]

Thanks! Good tip I will use that for sure in future projects 😅

[@tntpanther5892]

I love this, the environment tells a story and is pretty bone chilling. The use of assets is great as they all blend together really well. I'm trying to make something similar but with a house and this has given me major inspiration!

[@DrakeMakes]

Hey thanks I’m happy you got that sense of story! Happy to inspire, good luck with your project :)

[@NadoNine]

As someone who's learning how to do similar work, this was a really great first video showing how Unreal Engine works, Great video and keep it up!

[@theteic2648]

this looks like a found footage video i love it!

[@zectorlab]

It's just amazing, we love it!

[@Thatsunrealdude]

This was a beautiful video! I enjoyed that 😊

[@Serentix]

This is great. You may have mentioned it in the video, and I just missed it, but what GI are you using? When using Lumen, I run into an issue with lights that you don't seem to have. For example, if I shine a flashlight at a wall or corner, then turn it off, there's some light ghosting that fades over the course of around 2 seconds. I've tried increasing the Update Speed for Lumen, but it doesn't seem to change anything. If you are using Lumen, how did you get around this issue? Keep up the awesome work! (:

[@gamerdude5782]

this gives off more of a horror vibe image you makeing a full on horror game model and inputting it into this with the AI it would be NIGHTMARE FUL but i love your work dude

[@DrakeMakes]

Thank you! I’m excited to flesh it out, nightmare fuel is the goal!

[@rodrigojesus8961]

Man great channel man, I'm trying to build a good channel myself, and I got to admit, you've got some style, I like the editing and the way you use sound in your videos, very good man

[@DrakeMakes]

Thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying :)

[@VampireGirlx]

I just bought the bundle for $3 for the horror template and the platformer and parkour template. Going to try do an horror game, thanks for this video. Also, you should have more subs your content is great I subbed.

[@DrakeMakes]

Thank you so much! Good luck with your project :)

[@FlexterChannel]

It looks sick! A scary effect would be if the ball jumped up towards you when you got close enough and then the screen just turns black. I would've sh!t my pants if I saw it for the first time

[@noah_is_back3]

He should also add an entity that jumps on your screen randomly screams and gets back off i would have litteraly died if I saw that

[@magmabuddy]

this was amazing. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@humbertoerf]

Awesome!!!

[@maulanarzf2391]

This is awesome dude, inspiring!!! Keep it up!!!

[@DrakeMakes]

So happy to inspire! Thanks for watching :)

[@aquaprotecta8374]

That's some amazing level design. Could you tell me where you got those IndustrialArea props? They look amazing

[@xzxwolfy]

Really thought you were about to tell me this was my daily dose of internet.

[@studiodenne]

Nice job

[@AndrewTaborda]

very good game and looks very good

[@gameby41]

I always wanted to make a horror game inspired by the dark pictures using meta human and unreal engine, a game about choice making and having complete strangers being trapped by relentless serials killers.

[@Cuetip-_-]

amazing i need to make a horror game

[@djbxrtzxll]

This guy deserves SO MUCH MORE SUBS like why don't you release this game???

[@DrakeMakes]

Thank you so much! Means a lot to hear people get excited about the projects. I absolutely intend to release games as I continue to explore and the channel here grows :)

[@ultranumb21]

i should of kept learning how to do this back in high school, i used to create 3D art on Bryce

[@Nevio2526]

Hey man Could you please link me the tv, wall and floor assets that you used? I cant seem to find anything to use for my own little game... Keep up the good work!

[@DrakeMakes]

Almost all props were from 'Apartment Tech Props' by Dekogon Studios while the walls were made from Megascans 3D assets and materials. I find most assets on the Unreal Engine / Epic Games marketplace :)

[@deniskian6854]

What you use for concept arts board? And thanks for video - it is so good.

[@DrakeMakes]

Thank you! I’m using Pureref for reference :)

[@fearthesmeag]

Hey man, awesome tut! Noticed you have a folder mesh pack: IndustrialArea - where did you get this from?

[@DrakeMakes]

It’s from the unreal engine marketplace, I’ve gotten a ton of mileage out of it. It was included in a set of free assets a few months ago.

[@fearthesmeag]

@@DrakeMakes thanks dude, managed to source them!

[@BOHFRAHH]

Where did you get the industrial area pack?

[@seanposkea]

To learn more blueprint for game mechanics I highly recommend Matt Aspland. He has dozens of to-the-point videos, many useful for horror games.

[@austingrothe2754]

What’s his page?

[@seanposkea]

@@austingrothe2754 just search his name

[@dondamage2803]

Ey bro im just gonna put this out there, if you wanna turn this into an actual game at some point, im a game designer and id love to hop in on a project like this

[@mikeyhooman]

all the assets are good, did you get it from the pack when you buy it?

[@DrakeMakes]

Most of these assets are from the Quixel megascans library, which can be accessed for free with use of Unreal Engine

[@mikeyhooman]

@@DrakeMakes okay, understood.. thank you!!!

[@muatazhizam9533]

Hey! I had a quick question. Are the 3D assets you used free with Unreal Engine 5 or did you have to dowload them for extra cost?

[@DrakeMakes]

A lot of the assets and materials used are from the Megascans library which is free with UE5, other detail pieces were acquired in monthly giveaways :)

[@masterx_6119]

can you tell me the best marketplace for assets that are free or small price, great vid btw

[@DrakeMakes]

One of the best ways to gather assets on a budget is to check in with the Unreal Engine marketplace's free monthly asset giveaway, it's not long until you'll build up a pretty substantial library :)

[@cyren7527]

It's level art, not LD :) But nice work

[@vorRD]

Can you PLEASE tell me how did u do the box to make a door in a wall trick? Would appreciate that ❤

[@Argon-Matt]

Its just a Boolean operation, it basically removes a section of an object that is being intersected by another object. Search for how to do a (subtract / difference) boolean in unreal engine, it should be pretty easy. Learning some 3D modelling fundamentals will help you a lot too.

[@vorRD]

@@Argon-Matt thankyou so much mate, will look into that!

[@seanx2350]

how long did this take?

[@techwithprakharOFFICAL]

yo bro how can i download this level i am an indie game developer making a horror game and this would be a perfect fit for the game I am working on.

[@viktorpettersson6899]

Cool video. I dont get why you chined up a ball tho just made me laught.

[@Milktaffy]

It’s actually super easy to add a flashlight in ue5

[@DrakeMakes]

I've since built an updated system from scratch, flashlight included! New videos on that coming soon :)

[@architectsxiii5379]

random but the voice is nice.

[@DrakeMakes]

hey thanks

[@Ryan-ql7on]

Bro pls answer what assets are those cause im desperate XD

[@Itsme-wt2gu]

What software do you use for reference

[@DrakeMakes]

I use Pureref 👍

[@anonym439]

9:34 how do you fix that crash, mine crashed randomly and the crash report is the same as yours.. after that it crashes everytime i open my project

[@anonym439]

9:32

[@Retro1320]

é possível colocar física em megascans do quixel?

[@DrakeMakes]

sim! Neste vídeo eu demonstro como aplicar física aos megascans: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KTlnVrqN2ji9U

[@alexbuker7450]

AHhgnngc it’s been my dream to make a horror game, but I always get super discouraged when I see how complicated it is sometimes

[@DrakeMakes]

I totally hear that, I do my best to take things one step at a time to keep from getting overwhelmed with big ideas and projects. Long term projects need space to grow :)

[@prpwnage9296]

You should put a tick instead of X as X means no

[@mik3669]

Hello, I love your videos. I'm new to UE5 and I'm looking to learn and understand. Do you think it is possible to share your files? I know some people do it through a Patreon. I am sure you will be successful. Or otherwise via Discord and Paypal. Your level of horror interests me a lot to understand what you use and how you place it. Thank you very much in advance.

[@drywallman55]

I use horror engine

[@user-qo9hs9jl9e]

there is a v2 for 4 dollars that is better btw

[@rigbounder]

its not free