The Hunter’s Protégé is walking simulator demo that depicts the expedition of Heidi Volker, a young witch and aspiring monster hunter. Accompanying her is Franz Florentine, a seasoned monster hunter and Heidi’s long-time retainer. Together, they venture into the ruins of a village once ravaged by dragons. There, they encounter all sorts of spirits and demons. This project was made to test how Unreal Engine could handle 2D sprites against a 3D backdrop.
Production Date: November 11 2025
Genre: Third-Person Walking Simulator
Tools: Unreal Engine, PaperZD Aseprite, Adobe Premiere Pro
