Fake 3D Logo Effect With Retainer Box & HLSL In Unreal Engine 5

Created for Web Entangled Prophecy, this nice fake 3D effect applied to the UI serves not only as a stylish touch but also as an optimization technique, especially for a game with pixelated visuals. 

As the developer explained, he utilized a retainer box and HLSL in a custom node, and offered a comparison between the shader being enabled and disabled:

Game menu example:

Web Entangled Prophecy is a 3D platformer that tells the story of Mori, a spider girl. Developed as a passion project by Mrkarton and his brother, the game lets you explore the map through jumping, dashing, wall-clinging, and using webs to interact with the environment.

There's also a demo available, which showcases the movement and combat mechanics in the game. Your goal is to collect 6 key parts and defeat the boss while uncovering hidden secrets along the way. Try it by clicking this link.

If you're interested in learning more, Mrkarton frequently shares development updates on his YouTube channel:

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