A common scripted feature required by all scenes, but not yet implemented, is the Kill Zone. That is, the functionality to mark out a region of 2D space in the level that, when entered by the player, will kill them or damage them. This is especially useful to kill the player whenever they fall down a hole in the ground. Thus, the Kill Zone will be required in every level because every level created so far contains pits and holes in the ground. To implement this functionality, create a new and empty GameObject in any scene. (It doesn't matter which because we'll be making a prefab object that can be reused anywhere.) As previously mentioned, new GameObjects are created with the menu option, GameObject | Create Empty. Once created, name the object KillZone, then position it at the world origin (0,0,0), and finally, attach a Box Collider 2D component using the menu command, Component | Physics 2D | Box Collider 2D. The Box Collider will define the Kill Zone area. Remember to make...
Unity 2018 By Example - Second Edition
Unity 2018 By Example - Second Edition
Overview of this book
Unity is the most exciting and popular engine used for developing games. With its 2018 release, Unity has become the primary source of both game development and virtual reality content.
In Unity 2018 By Example, you’ll learn how to use Unity in order to make amazing games from popular genres - from action shooters to mind-bending puzzle games to adventure and Virtual Reality (VR) games. Even if you have no previous experience of using Unity, this book will help you understand the toolsets it provides in depth. In addition to this, you'll understand how to create time-critical collection games, twin-stick space shooters, platformers, and action-fest games with intelligent enemies. Finally, you'll get to grips with creating VR games with the new toolsets introduced by Unity to help you develop amazing VR experiences.
To make things easier, you will be provided with step-by-step tutorials for making five great games in Unity 2018, along with a detailed explanation of all the fundamental concepts. By the end of this book, you’ll have established a strong foundation in making games with Unity 2018.
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Unity 2018 By Example - Second Edition
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Unity 2018 By Example - Second Edition
Contributors
Preface
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Free Chapter
Unity Fundamentals
Creating a Collection Game
Creating a Space Shooter
Continuing the Space Shooter
Creating a 2D Adventure Game
Continuing the 2D Adventure
Creating Artificial Intelligence
Continuing with Intelligent Enemies
Entering Virtual Reality
Completing the VR Game
Test Your Knowledge Answers
Index
Customer Reviews