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Maze in Inception is an abstract prototype game developed with Unreal Engine 5, directly inspired by the concept of a meticulously designed maze as seen through the eyes of Ariadne in the film "Inception".

Maze in Inception: An Unreal Engine 5 Prototype

Overview

Maze in Inception is an abstract prototype game developed with Unreal Engine 5, directly inspired by the concept of a meticulously designed maze as seen through the eyes of Ariadne in the film Inception. This project immerses players into a beginning scenario on a platform, leading them down a ramp to enter a labyrinth. The ultimate goal is to navigate this labyrinth to find a distinctive purple light, symbolizing victory. Initially crafted as an introductory exploration into Unreal Engine 5 and the basics of 3D object creation, the vision for Maze in Inception is to progress into a full-scale 3D First-Person Shooter (FPS) puzzle game in subsequent phases.

Features

• Starting Platform: An engaging launch point for players to begin their journey.
• Ramp to the Maze: A transition element guiding players from the starting platform into the maze entrance.
• Abstract Maze: A complex and thought-provoking maze layout inspired by Inception, offering a unique navigational challenge.
• Objective Marker: A glowing purple light that represents the completion goal within the maze.

Screenshots

Bird's-eye view

Start of the game

Win: end of the game

Getting Started

Standlone through packaged game

1. Double-click on the executable file to launch the game.
2. Guide your character down the ramp and into the maze's depths.
3. Solve the maze by finding the route that leads to the purple light.
4. Successfully reaching the purple light signifies the maze's completion.

Prerequisites

• Unreal Engine 5: Ensure Unreal Engine 5 is installed on your computer. It can be downloaded from the Unreal Engine website.
• A foundational understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and 3D game development principles is beneficial for effective project engagement and modification.

Installation

1. Clone or download the project repository to your local system.
2. Launch Unreal Engine 5 and locate the project directory.
3. Double-click on the project file to open it within Unreal Engine 5.

Playing the Game

1. Initiate the game by clicking the 'Play' button in the Unreal Engine 5 editor.
2. Guide your character down the ramp and into the maze's depths.
3. Solve the maze by finding the route that leads to the purple light.
4. Successfully reaching the purple light signifies the maze's completion.

Development

Built With

• Unreal Engine 5: The cutting-edge platform utilized for developing Maze in Inception, equipped with comprehensive tools for advanced 3D game creation.

Contributing

Contributions to the development of Maze in Inception are greatly appreciated. To contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b main).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some YourAmazingFeature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourAmazingFeature).
5. Submit a pull request.

Future Developments

The journey of Maze in Inception from a prototype to a fully-realized game includes:

• Evolving into a 3D FPS puzzle game genre.
• Enhancing the maze with additional puzzles and interactive challenges.
• Integrating sophisticated gameplay mechanics for a richer player experience.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for detailed information.

Acknowledgments

• The film Inception for its inspirational maze concept.
• The Unreal Engine Community for their invaluable tutorials and support.
• The Git Large File Storage (LFS) extension for managing large files in the repository.