# Quick demo recommendation 2D Platformer

**URL:** <https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/quick-demo-recommendation-2d-platformer/41913>\
**Category:** Asset Creation\
**Tags:** unreal-engine\
**Created:** [September 16, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/quick-demo-recommendation-2d-platformer/41913 "2015-09-16T13:20:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![Chunkypops](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Chunkypops](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Chunkypops)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/quick-demo-recommendation-2d-platformer/41913/1 "2015-09-16T13:20:44Z")

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Hi guys, I’m pretty new to UE4. Have been studying it for a while now, but never got to create with it.

I need to create a simple 2D platformer project that demonstrates the following:

- 1 level with 3 screens ( 800x600px each )
- UI ( basic Health Bar)
- Importing some assets for level design

So my questions would be:

1. Is UE4 right for this kind of prototyping ?
2. Could anyone point me to some tutorials that cover the above issues?

Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

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**Author:** ![DizzyWes](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@DizzyWes](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DizzyWes)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2015, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/quick-demo-recommendation-2d-platformer/41913/2 "2015-09-16T13:56:34Z")

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There is a Intro to Paper 2D video tutorial located here which will walk you through Paper 2D concepts and setup:

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There is also a project on the Learn Tab of the Launcher created by Zak P. called Unreal Stick Figure 2D:  
Here is the Twitch Stream where he talks about it:

> **[\[Twitch\] Support Stream – Paper 2D Basics – Jan. 27th, 2015](https://forums.unrealengine.com/showthread.php?57203-Twitch-Support-Stream-%E2%80%93-Paper-2D-Basics-%E2%80%93-Jan-27th-2015)**
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You can take a look at the UMG Quick Start for how to Setup an in-game HUD:

> **[UMG UI Designer Quick Start Guide](https://docs.unrealengine.com/4.27/en-US/InteractiveExperiences/UMG/QuickStart/)**
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> Getting started with using Unreal Motion Graphics in Unreal Engine 4.

Check out the following for importing:

> **[1.2 - Importing Meshes](https://docs.unrealengine.com/4.27/en-US/WorkingWithContent/QuickStart/1/2/)**
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> Learn how to import meshes into your Unreal Engine 4 project.

And the following for Migrating assets from existing projects into your own (useful if you want to take assets from one project and pass them to your own):  
[https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Engine/Content/Browser/UserGuide/Migrate/index.html](https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Engine/Content/Browser/UserGuide/Migrate/index.html)

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**Author:** ![Chunkypops](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Chunkypops](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Chunkypops)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2015, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/quick-demo-recommendation-2d-platformer/41913/3 "2015-09-16T14:15:09Z")

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Thank you for your generous answer Wes.

I’ve also checked AlanNoon’s live stream recording in the meantime. ( Creating a 2D Side-Scroller 2 parts )  
For those interested: [Blueprint Creating a 2D Side-Scroller | 01 | Live Training | Unreal Engine - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCl1DHhIYeY)

Have a nice day Unreal folks!

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**Author:** ![DizzyWes](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@DizzyWes](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DizzyWes)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/quick-demo-recommendation-2d-platformer/41913/4 "2015-09-16T14:27:28Z")

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Yeah, Alan’s Live Stream is an excellent source as well. Thanks for posting.

Cheers,

-W