Unreal Engine
Current development version
The world of
Miravale
Where imagination becomes playable worlds.
Follow Elliscia’s real journey from her first Unreal Engine project to the worlds still waiting to be created.
Currently creating in Unreal Engine 5.6Meet the creator
Hi, I’m Elliscia Nurding.
A young game developer learning how ideas become characters, mechanics and playable worlds.
Online, I create as Cipher_E, my screen name for the games, ideas and worlds I build through Miravale Studios.
I am currently working through the Software Academy Level 1 3D Game Design course, using Unreal Engine 5.6. I have completed the first of three Level 1 projects and I am building my skills one project at a time.
Miravale Studios is where I document the real journey, including what I learn, what I create and every milestone I reach along the way.
Current achievements
Built on real progress.
These cards show where Elliscia is now. They will change as she learns and completes more work.
Software Academy
3D Game Design course
Projects Complete
Two Level 1 projects remain
Miravale Studios
A home for every world she builds
Current learning journey
Level 1, 3D Game Design
A practical three project course studied through Software Academy, using NCFE developed learning content and Unreal Engine.
In progress
1 of 3 projects completed
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Software Academy
Level 1, 3D Game Design
Current software, Unreal Engine 5.6
33%
Project 1
Miravale: Neon Rift
Released
Project 2
Mario Like Sidescroller Game
Underway
Project 3
Third Person Shooter Game
Not started yet
An honest record of progressThis portfolio documents practical course learning and completed work. Elliscia is currently studying Level 1 and has not yet completed the full course.
Project archive
Worlds in development.
Every project begins as a lesson, then becomes something Elliscia can explore, test and improve.
Now released
Level 1, Project 01 Download and play
Miravale: Neon Rift
For her first project, Elliscia created a first person shooter game. It gave her a fun and engaging introduction to the basics of 3D game design while she built a futuristic training arena with enemies, collectable coins, fire, lasers and dangerous obstacles.
Enemy encountersPlayer healthPickups and coinsHazardsGame testingLevel building
EngineUnreal Engine 5.6
StatusReleased
CompletedAugust 2026
PlatformWindows
Now underway
Mario Like Sidescroller Game
For the second project, Elliscia will create a Mario like sidescroller game. She will be introduced to new uses for the tools she learned in Project 1, as well as more complex game mechanics.
Level 1 finale
Third Person Shooter Game
In the final project, Elliscia will explore another game genre and create a third person shooter. This final experience completes her foundational Level 1 journey and is designed to refine the skills she has developed.
Skills in progress
Learning by building.
3D World Building
Creating environments, placing assets and shaping playable spaces.
DevelopingBlueprint Systems
Using visual scripting to connect actions, events and gameplay.
DevelopingGame Mechanics
Building health, pickups, hazards and player interactions.
DevelopingProblem Solving
Testing what works, finding issues and making careful fixes.
DevelopingMission log
The latest from Miravale.
Miravale: Neon Rift released
Project 1 is now publicly available as a free Windows download. Elliscia created, tested and packaged her first complete Unreal Engine game, including a working arena, player systems, enemies, pickups and hazards.
Download and play Neon RiftQualifications and achievements
The pathway ahead.
This section shows Elliscia’s planned course progression. Qualifications will only be marked as achieved after every requirement for that level has been completed.
Level 1 Award in 3D Computer Games Design & Development
Elliscia is currently completing the three Level 1 projects required for this award.
Level 2 Certificate in 3D Computer Games Design & Development
The planned next stage after successful completion of Level 1.
Level 3 Diploma in 3D Computer Games Design & Development
The planned final stage in Elliscia’s current Software Academy pathway.
Official documentation will be held privately and shared directly with education providers or employers when required.
Stay with the journey
Every great world begins with one idea.
Miravale Studios is only at the beginning. Return as Elliscia’s skills, projects and worlds continue to grow.
Created by Elliscia Nurding, known online as Cipher_E.
contact@miravalestudios.co.uk