Are Unreal Engine tutorials too complex for beginners?

[John.W]

I've been trying to learn game development and I keep hearing about how powerful Unreal Engine is. But every time I try to follow unreal engine tutorials, I get overwhelmed by the complexity. The interface has so many options and the tutorials often assume you already know C++ or have some programming background. Are there any good unreal engine tutorials specifically designed for game development for beginners? Or should I start with something simpler?

[GeorgeW]

Unreal Engine has made huge strides in accessibility for beginners with Blueprints visual scripting. You can create complete games without writing a single line of C++ code. Start with Blueprint tutorials - they'll teach you programming logic visually, and you can always learn C++ later if you need more control or performance.

[Ethan_R]

I felt the same way when I started! What helped me was focusing on Unreal Engine's learning portal specifically designed for beginners. They have a 'First Hour in Unreal' series that assumes zero knowledge. The key is to ignore the advanced features at first and just learn the basics. Don't try to understand the entire engine - just learn enough to make a simple game.

[Abigail.A]

Consider starting with Godot if Unreal feels too heavy. Godot has a much simpler interface and uses GDScript which is Python-like and easier to learn than C++. You'll learn the same game development concepts but in a more beginner-friendly environment. Once you're comfortable with Godot, transitioning to Unreal will be much easier because you'll understand the concepts.

[Steven.J]

There's a YouTube channel called 'Unreal Sensei' that has fantastic beginner tutorials. He breaks things down really well and focuses on practical projects rather than just explaining the interface. His tutorials assume no prior knowledge and he's good at explaining why things work the way they do, not just how to do them.