
Unity 2018 By Example
Learn about game and virtual reality development by creating five engaging projects
Alan Thorn(Author)
Packt Publishing
2nd Edition
Published on 31. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
484 pages
978-1-78839-870-1 (ISBN)
Description
Build exciting 2D/3D games and virtual reality applications with the help of hands-on examples
Key Features
Create five different types of games from scratch with Unity 2018
Import custom content into Unity from third-party tools such as Maya and Blender
Learn to build NPCs with artificial intelligent behavior.
Book DescriptionUnity 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.
What you will learn
Understand core Unity concepts, such as game objects, components, and scenes
Study level-design techniques for building immersive and interesting worlds
Make functional games with C# scripting
Use the toolset creatively to build games with different themes and styles
Handle player controls and input functionality
Work with terrains and world-creation tools
Get to grips with making both 2D and 3D games
Who this book is forYou don't need to have any previous experience with Unity to enjoy Unity 2018 By Example, although you need to have basic knowledge of C#.
Key Features
Create five different types of games from scratch with Unity 2018
Import custom content into Unity from third-party tools such as Maya and Blender
Learn to build NPCs with artificial intelligent behavior.
Book DescriptionUnity 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.
What you will learn
Understand core Unity concepts, such as game objects, components, and scenes
Study level-design techniques for building immersive and interesting worlds
Make functional games with C# scripting
Use the toolset creatively to build games with different themes and styles
Handle player controls and input functionality
Work with terrains and world-creation tools
Get to grips with making both 2D and 3D games
Who this book is forYou don't need to have any previous experience with Unity to enjoy Unity 2018 By Example, although you need to have basic knowledge of C#.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
895 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78839-870-1 (9781788398701)
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Alan Thorn
Unity 2018 By Example
Learn about game and virtual reality development by creating five engaging projects
E-Book
09/2024
2nd Edition
Packt Publishing Limited
€34.99
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Person
Alan Thorn is a multidisciplinary game developer, author, and educator with 16 years of industry experience. He makes games for PC desktop, mobile, and VR. He founded 'Wax Lyrical Games' and created the award-winning game Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok, working as a designer, programmer, and artist. He has written 20 technical books on game development and presented fifteen video training courses. These cover gameplay programming, Unity development, 3D modelling, and animation. He has worked in game development education as a visiting lecturer for the National Film and Television School, as a lead teacher for Uppingham School, and as a senior lecturer at Teesside University.
Content
Table of Contents
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
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