Unity Tutorials - Semester 1

Movement

Summary

Introduce Unity fundamentals by having an object move in response to keyboard input.

This quest focuses on:

• Dev Environment Familiarization
• 2D Graphics
• C# Programming and Behavior Scripting
• Movement

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs
  Arrow Keys
• Actions
  Movement
• Obstacles/Challenge
  N/A
• Goal
  N/A

Additional Details/Requirements

• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Project Name must be "VG1_LastNameFirstName"
• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Q1"
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!

Physics Maze

Summary

You will construct a physics-driven game in which a player-controlled object must navigate a hazardous landscape to reach an end destination.

This quest focuses on:

• Sprites/Graphics
• Level Design
• Player Control
• Physics
• Collisions

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs
  Left Arrow
  Right Arrow
  Spacebar
• Actions
  Rotate Left
  Rotate Right
  Thrust Forward
• Obstacles
  Touching Landscape Boundaries kills the Player
  Touching Obstacle Objects kills the Player
• Goal
  Reach the End Zone without Dying

Additional Details/Requirements

• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Q2"
• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Use the same project as the prior assignment
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Level Design should make use of all 6 obstacle sprites
• Level Design should obstruct player from directly going toward goal
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

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Platformers, Part 1

Summary

Create a keyboard and mouse platformer game featuring player movement, double-jump, and targets that can be broken with mouse-aimed projectiles.

This quest focuses on:

• Multi-Sliced Sprites/Graphics
• Level Design
• Player Control (Platformer genre)
• Physics and Collisions
• Prefabs
• Projectiles
• Mouse Input

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs
  Keyboard A
  Keyboard D
  Spacebar
  Mouse Position
  Mouse Left Click
• Actions
  Move Left
  Move Right
  Jump/Double Jump
  Rotate Aim
  Shoot toward Mouse Position
• Obstacles
  Breakable Targets require aiming between Level Blocks
  Falling in a hole in the level reloads scene
• Goal
  Destroy the targets

Additional Details/Requirements

• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Platformer"
• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Use the same project as the prior assignment
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!

Platformers, Part 2

Summary

This quest builds upon the Quest 3 platformer to introduce Advanced 2D techniques using Unity’s TileMap Editor tools and Animator State Machines.

This quest focuses on:

• TilePalettes and Tiles
• TileMap Renderer and TileMap Colliders
• Animator State Machines
• Animator Transitions and Conditions

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs
  Keyboard A
  Keyboard D
  Spacebar
  Mouse Position
  Mouse Left Click
• Actions
  Move Left
  Move Right
  Jump/Double Jump
  Rotate Aim
  Shoot toward Mouse Position
• Obstacles
  Breakable Targets require aiming between Level Blocks
  Falling in a hole in the level reloads scene
• Goal
  Destroy the targets

Additional Details/Requirements

• Continue adding to "Scenes/Platformer"
• All prior Platformer functionality is still required for points on this assignment. (Don't break part 1 of this assignment trying to do part 2.)
• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Use the same project as the prior assignment
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!

Space Shooter, Part 1

Summary

This is the first part of a space shooter. Instead of controlling the ship directly, the player controls power-ups and stats.

This quest focuses on:

• AI - Determining Nearby Targets
• AI - Following Target Objects
• Animation
• Timers

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  N/A (Part 2)
• Obstacles
  Asteroids fly in the general direction of the player ship
  Asteroids must be shot down to prevent impact with the player ship
  Asteroid appearances increase in frequency as game progresses
• Goal
  N/A (Part 2)

Additional Details/Requirements

• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/SpaceShooter"
• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Use the same project as the prior assignment
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!

Space Shooter, Part 2

Summary

This completes the UI-driven space shooter prototype.

This quest focuses on:

• UI Canvas Setup
• UI Anchoring
• UI Text (Static and Dynamic)
• UI Buttons
• UI Image (and Fill Effects)
• Dynamic Gameplay Stats (Health/Damage/etc.)

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  Gain Currency from Destroy Asteroids (automatic)
  Spend Currency on Upgrades
• Obstacles
  Asteroids fly in the general direction of the player ship
  Asteroids must be shot down to prevent impact with the player ship
  Asteroid appearances increase in frequency as game progresses
• Goal
  Survive as long as possible for a high score

Additional Details/Requirements

• Continue adding to "Scenes/SpaceShooter"
• All prior Q5 Space Shooter functionality is still required for points on this assignment. (Don't break part 1 of this assignment trying to do part 2.)
• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Use the same project as the prior assignment
• UI must adapt to Wide and Non-Wide aspect ratios
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!

Audio, Menus, and Pausing

Summary

This quest builds upon the Quest 3 and 4 platformer to introduce additional UI techniques, Audio, and Persistent Data Saving.

This quest focuses on:

• Audio
• Persistent Data Saving
• Additional UI Techniques

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs
  Keyboard A
  Keyboard D
  Spacebar
  Mouse Position
  Mouse Left Click
• Actions
  Move Left
  Move Right
  Jump/Double Jump
  Rotate Aim
  Shoot toward Mouse Position
• Obstacles
  Breakable Targets require aiming between Level Blocks
  Falling in a hole in the level reloads scene
• Goal
  Destroy the targets

Additional Details/Requirements

• Continue adding to "Scenes/Platformer"
• All prior Q3 and Q4 Platformer functionality is still required for points on this assignment. (Don't break parts 1 and 2 of this assignment trying to do part 3.)
• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Use the same project as the prior assignment
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!

Cameras

Summary

Create a prototype top-down adventure game as a sandbox for testing various camera techniques.

This quest focuses on:

• Camera Follow Techniques
• Split-Screen/Multi-Camera Setup
• Cinemachine Virtual Camera

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WSAD = Player 1 Up/Down/Left/Right Movement
  IKJL = Player 2 Up/Down/Left/Right Movement
• Obstacles
  N/A
• Goal
  Explore

Additional Details/Requirements

• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/SplitScreen"
• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Use the same project as the prior assignment
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!

Adventure, Part 1

Summary

Establish the various animator and physics programming integrations to portray top-down adventure game animation states.

This quest focuses on:

• Four-Direction Animation Blending
• Four-Way Attack

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WSAD = Up/Down/Left/Right Movement
  Spacebar = Attack
• Obstacles
  N/A
• Goal
  Explore

Additional Details/Requirements

• Assignment Scene must be found at "Scenes/Adventure"
• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Use the same project as the prior assignment
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!

Adventure, Part 2

Summary

Enhance your top-down adventure game with the ability to attack/interact properly in all four directions.

This quest focuses on:

• Four-way Attacks/Interactions

Core Loop Requirements

• Inputs/Actions
  WSAD = Up/Down/Left/Right Movement
  Spacebar = Attack
• Obstacles
  Breakable Trees
• Goal
  Explore

Additional Details/Requirements

• Continue adding to "Scenes/Adventure"
• All prior Q9 functionality is still required for points on this assignment. (Don't break part 1 of this assignment trying to do part 2.)
• MAX Grade of 60% if project has RED ERROR in Unity Console
• Projects will be graded using the exact Unity version discussed in class
• Use the same project as the prior assignment
• Game should be made for Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
• All gameplay functionality and interactions must behave as described in the steps as demonstrated class. Do NOT create "almost the same" substitutions.

Start tutorial!