Vertigo

Vertigo is a first-person surreal, atmospheric exploration prototype made in Unreal Engine 5. The experience is mostly linear, focused on mood, scale, and disorientation through brutalist architecture, liminal spaces, fog/lighting, and sound.

The core feature is a gravity-flipping traversal mechanic that lets you change orientation and experience the same space from a new perspective. As you move deeper, the facility shifts from ordinary-looking areas into something larger and more hidden. 

Made by Nikolas Joukowski │ 01/2025
Portfolio: https://nickjouk.com/

Disclaimer: This was made in 5 weeks as my first project in Unreal Engine 5. It contains bugs and rough edges, and it’s mainly uploaded as a portfolio/showcase prototype rather than a polished release.