A 2D game built in Unreal Engine 5, demonstrating gameplay programming, Blueprint scripting, level creation, animation integration, and core game design principles. Created as a portfolio project to showcase Unreal Engine development beyond 3D.
Escape2D is a 2D game built in Unreal Engine 5. It was created to show that I can apply Unreal's gameplay and Blueprint systems to 2D game design — handling sprites/flipbooks, 2D movement, level layout, and animation — not just 3D projects.
- 2D gameplay programming — player movement and interaction logic in a 2D space.
- Blueprint scripting — gameplay events and logic wired through Unreal's visual scripting.
- Level creation — hand-designed 2D level layout and progression.
- Animation integration — animated sprites/flipbooks driven by gameplay state.
- Game design fundamentals — pacing, challenge, and player guidance through the level.
| Area | Approach |
|---|---|
| Dimension | 2D (Unreal Paper2D-style sprite/flipbook workflow) |
| Logic | Blueprint visual scripting for gameplay & events |
| Animation | State-driven sprite animation |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
Escape2D/
├── Config/ # Project & engine configuration
├── Content/ # 2D assets (sprites, levels)
├── Escape2D.uproject # Unreal project file
└── .gitignore / .gitattributes
Requirements: Unreal Engine 5, Windows.
git clone https://github.com/prashannaantony/Escape2D.git
# Open Escape2D.uproject in Unreal Engine 5 and press Play📸 Gameplay screenshots and a demo GIF coming soon.
- Applying UE5 gameplay systems to 2D development.
- Sprite/flipbook animation integration.
- Level creation and pacing for a 2D experience.
Prashanna A — Portfolio · LinkedIn · prashanna876@gmail.com
Keywords: Unreal Engine 5, UE5, 2D game, Paper2D, Blueprints, gameplay programming, animation, level design, game development.