2D Game Design in Unity Series

Introduction

• Welcome to the series on 2D game design in Unity.
• Focus on building a 2D platformer-style game using Unity and C#.
• Unity can create games for various platforms:
  • Desktop (Mac and Windows)
  • Mobile (Android and iOS)
  • Consoles
• Free version available (Personal Edition) for revenues < $100,000.

Getting Started with Unity

1. Download and Install Unity
   • Visit unity.com
   • Click on "Get Started"
   • Select "Individual" for the free version (Personal Edition).
2. Unity Hub
   • Unity Hub is required to install Unity.
   • It allows browsing and managing projects.
   • Download and install Unity Hub.

Installing Unity

• Installing Unity Versions
  • Open Unity Hub after installation.
  • Click on the "Installs" tab.
  • If new, click on "Add" to install a Unity version.
  • Recommended to select the latest official release.
  • Choose build support options based on target platform (Mac, Windows, etc.).

Creating a New Project

1. Starting a Project
   • Select the "Projects" tab in Unity Hub.
   • Click on "New" to create a project.
   • Choose between 2D or 3D; select 2D for this series.
   • Name the project and select a save folder.
   • Click "Create" to start the project.

Unity Editor Overview

• The Unity editor consists of several panels:
  • Hierarchy Panel: Lists assets in the current scene.
  • Project Panel: Contains all assets for the project (scenes, graphics, scripts, etc.).
  • Scene Panel: Where the game is designed (drag and drop assets).
  • Game Panel: Previews what the game looks like when running.
  • Inspector Panel: Shows properties of selected assets in the scene.

Toolbar Tools

• View Tool: Move around the scene.
• Move Tool: Move selected assets.
• Rotation Tool: Rotate assets.
• Scale Tool: Resize assets.

Layout Management

• Panels can be resized and rearranged.
• If needed, reset layouts via "Window" -> "Layouts" -> "Reset All Layouts".

Summary

• This session covered downloading, installing Unity, and an overview of the Unity editor.
• Next session: Setting up a scene in a game.