Overview

This is an in-progress remake of my earlier cancelled game "Flawless & Lawless", now being rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. Inspired by my own hoarding tendencies to loot in open-world games, this remake focuses on calculated risk and decision-making. Players must navigate each floor of a corporate building, stealing items while avoiding suspicion from employees, surveillance systems, and security.

The project is an ongoing learning experience to deepen my understanding of Unreal Engine and create a more fun and engaging core game loop than the original (which didn't really have one).

Gameplay Features

• Steal as Much as You Can: The player must carefully choose what to steal, as loot slows you down and makes you more suspicious, which encourages you to make smart decisions.
• Suspicion-Based AI: Instead of instantly chasing you, employees become suspicious over time. Maxing out their suspicion meter alerts security.
• Surveillance Systems: Navigate around security cameras or find creative ways to disable or avoid them.
• Progression & Upgrades: Money earned from loot can be spent on upgrades between floors to improve stealth, mobility, or provide new tools.
• Dynamic Floor Layouts: Each floor increases in complexity and risk, encouraging adaptability and planning.

Development Goals

• Create a satisfying and replayable experience with a clear, fun game loop.
• Focus on moment-to-moment decision-making and strategic resource management.
• Use the project as a practical way to learn and apply Unreal Engine 5 systems including AI behavior, UI, animation, and many other things UE has to offer.