Drunks and Ghosts is a fast-paced 2D side-scrolling game template developed in Unreal Engine 5, designed for fun, replayability, and easy customization. The player takes on the role of a lively character who must outrun the Breathalyzer — a humorous police breathalyzer come to life — while dodging obstacles, collecting power-ups, and racing toward the next level before getting caught!

Built as a template, this project provides a solid foundation for a style 2D game, Android-ready, and Windows PC as well. It includes:

Technical information and prerequisites links for info:

Prerequisities:
https://youtu.be/Fx5-aUJOzgo

Technical information:

https://youtu.be/l_fwn2h4rSQ

⚙️ Features

• 🏃‍♂️ Smooth Character Controller – Supports running, jumping, and Shooting mechanics.

• 🎨 Animated Sprites – Idle, walk/run, and jump animations ready to use or replace.

• 🌆 Dynamic Level Progression – Advance to new stages as you escape the Breathalyzer.

• 🔊 Sound and Music Integration – Customizable background music and sound effects for a fun atmosphere.

• 💾 Blueprint-Based System – 100% Blueprint-driven logic, no coding required.

• 🧩 Easy Customization – Change characters, backgrounds, or difficulty with simple tweaks in Unreal Engine 5.

🚗 Gameplay Concept

Run as fast as you can through city streets, parks, and late-night party scenes.
The Breathanalyser is always chasing — get too slow, and it’ll catch you!
Collect energy drinks or keys to boost your speed and unlock the next level.

🧠 Ideal For

• Indie developers wanting a quick start for 2D runner projects

• Students learning Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints

• Creators developing humorous or arcade-style mobile/PC games