Unity Game Development Essentials

If you have ambitions to be a game developer this guide is a must. Covering all the fundamentals of the Unity game engine, it will help you understand the different elements of 3D game creation through practical projects.

Key Features

• Kick start game development, and build ready-to-play 3D games with ease
• Understand key concepts in game design including scripting, physics, instantiation, particle effects, and more
• Test & optimize your game to perfection with essential tips-and-tricks
• Written in clear, plain English, this book is packed with working examples and innovative ideas
• This book is based on Unity version 2.5 and uses JavaScript for scripting

Book Description

What you will learn

• An understanding of the Unity 3D Engine and game development
• Build a 3D island and set of mini-games for your players
• Incorporate terrains and externally produced 3D models to get your game environment up and running
• Build your own first person player character
• Combine scripting and animation to transform your static objects into dynamic interactive game elements
• Add realism to your games by using particle systems
• Create a professional, easy-to-navigate menu and link the menu scene with levels of your game
• Add sound, lighting effects, realistic shadows, and other dynamic effects to your game environment
• Creating stunning user interfaces with textures and scripting

Who this book is for

If you're a designer or animator who wishes to take their first steps into game development, or if you've simply spent many hours sitting in front of video games, with ideas bubbling away in the back of your mind, Unity and this book should be your starting point. No prior knowledge of game production is required, inviting you to simply bring with you a passion for making great games.