No Exit

No Exit is a third-person stealth game built in Unreal Engine 5 for the PlayStation Career Pathways Scholars competition. Players take on the role of David, an undocumented immigrant navigating past ICE agents. Equipped with a magical studfinder, David must locate three hidden gold studs in the level to open a portal and escape to the next stage.

This project was built in just one month by a team of three and presented to a panel of judges, including Ryan McCabe, Design Manager at Insomniac Games. The demo represents what would have been the second and third levels in a full game.

My Role: Software Engineer & Designer

• Implemented all core gameplay systems entirely in Unreal Blueprints, including AI perception and patrol logic, player controls, and the studfinder/portal mechanic.

• Built and tuned the third-person camera and controller support for smooth player experience.

• Integrated sound effects and voice lines to enhance immersion.

• Set up a Perforce server for source control — my first time managing version control infrastructure for a team project.

Takeaways

• Strengthened my ability to quickly prototype, iterate, and scope within a limited timeframe.

• Expanded my Unreal skillset into AI perception, camera systems, controller support, and audio integration.

• Learned the importance of scoping down while still delivering a fun, polished experience.

• Gained confidence presenting work to industry professionals.