False Dawn (Prototype)

Welcome! This build is a "proof of concept" focused entirely on setting up the mood, the environment, and the core narrative for a future psychological thriller.

What to expect in this build:

• The Calm Before the Storm: There are no jumpscares, monsters, or complex puzzles yet. 
• The Guide: Take a quiet walk through the technical station of the abandoned facility and meet your cheerful companion.

Controls:

• WASD — Move
• Mouse — Look around
• F — Use a flashlight
• E — Interaction

Note:

Only basic game settings are available and there are no saves, as the entire demo is no longer than 15 minutes.

There is also an issue with the audio output device settings during the game. Please configure it BEFORE launching the level.

In general, errors and oddities are expected due to lack of experience.

I will be happy to respond to your comments if you have any!

If there is any interest, I will open a Discord channel where I will (and already do) post some stages.

AI Disclaimer:

The only place this project utilized generative AI was in the voice acting. This was done simply because I don't have access to a voice actor with fluent, flawless English.

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Developer Note:

Hi! I'm Fynarix. I've been learning Unreal Engine from scratch for the past nine months, and this is my very first playable build (originally codenamed *Eden*).

The full version is naturally planned to be much larger, broader, and more interesting. In fact, the current version doesn't really reflect the direction I envisioned the project to take. It's essentially a learning testbed that has grown and evolved into something playable as my experience has grown, from nothing to the current moment. I realize it's time to completely rebuild the entire thing. My current knowledge has become much more comprehensive and complete, and to avoid making mistakes in the current design, this was a throwaway prototype.

BUT, I've decided to post this somewhere. Maybe someone will find it interesting, maybe someone will want to support me with a kind word, which will give me the strength to move forward.

I know where I want to go and I know what this story will be about and how it will end, I have much more lore document and bible than code, hah..