Embarking on an Epic Platformer Journey with Corgi Engine in Unity
Hey there, fellow game dev enthusiasts! 🎮 If you’re ready to dive into the exciting world of game development, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re taking the first step on a thrilling adventure to create our very own side-scrolling platform game using Unity and the amazing Corgi Engine.
Now, why did we choose the Corgi Engine, you ask? Well, it’s all about saving time, effort, and supercharging our game development process. This fantastic tool comes packed with a treasure trove of features that are tailor-made for creating platform games. Think of it as your trusty sidekick on this game-making journey. From camera control to character movement, collectibles, weapons, and scoring – Corgi Engine has got us covered.
So, buckle up, because we’re about to start building our dream game from scratch, step by step.
Step 1: Blank Slate
First things first, let’s clear the canvas. In Unity, we’ll wipe the slate clean by deleting all the game objects in our sample scene. What we’re left with is an empty scene, brimming with potential.
But every great platform game needs a hero, and what’s a game without a camera to capture all the action? Corgi Engine serves up not one, but two cameras for us – the “Regular Camera” to follow our player and a “UI Camera” for those crucial UI controls.
Step 2: Assembling the Dream Team
Now, let’s assemble our dream team of prefabs in the Unity Hierarchy. It’s like picking your starting lineup for a big game. Here’s who we’re bringing on board:
Regular Camera: Find this gem in “Assets\Corgi Engine\Prefabs\Camera\Regular Camera”. It’s the one that’ll keep our player in focus.
UI Camera: You’ll spot this champ in “Assets\Corgi Engine\Prefabs\GUI\UI Camera”. It’s responsible for handling all things UI-related.
For some organizational flair, consider creating an empty game object in your Hierarchy and nestling these cameras inside it. A tidy Hierarchy is a happy Hierarchy.
Step 3: Meet the Game Manager
Every great game needs a backbone, and that’s where the “Game Manager” prefab comes into play. Add it to your project, and you’ve just laid the foundation for your epic platformer.
Step 4: Solid Ground Beneath Our Feet
Now, we need some solid ground for our character to strut their stuff. The easiest way to do this is by creating a cube and giving it a size boost along the X-axis. Voilà, you’ve got yourself a platform!
But hey, we haven’t even introduced our star character yet! In the early stages, using a simple cube or capsule is a popular choice for prototyping. However, we’re setting our sights on something more exciting. We’re going 2D, baby! To unlock the animation magic of Corgi Engine, we’ll be using the “Sunny Land” asset’s pixel-perfect prefabs.
There you have it, folks! We’ve just scratched the surface of our epic platformer journey. The road ahead is filled with pixel-perfect characters, thrilling obstacles, and endless opportunities for creativity. Stay tuned as we dive deeper into the art of game development and make our dream game come to life. 🚀🎉
Until next time, keep those game dev dreams alive! 💭🕹️