Scene faders provide smooth visual transitions when loading new scenes in Unity games. This tutorial covers how to create a simple scene fader in Unity by scripting a UI image to gradually fade to black, load the next scene, and fade back in. We will set up a SceneFader object, write fade in/out coroutines to … Read more
In this post, I wanted to share the progress on several key features for my zombie apocalypse action driving game, Diminishing Light: Wheeled Carnage. Last time, I covered systems like vehicle damage and weapon upgrades. This week, I focused on naming the game, implementing vehicle selection and upgrades, strategic resource gathering, and optimizations. Task 1: … Read more
Game development has always been a passion of mine, and with all of the online resources available today, it’s never been easier to start learning. One such platform that has quickly gained popularity is Udemy, which offers a variety of courses covering different aspects of game development. If you’re unsure where to begin, don’t worry; … Read more
One of the primary visual hooks I wanted in my Zombie Action Driving Game was to enable the player to plow through large numbers of zombies and have their bodies fly all over the place from the impact. I plan to have 500+ zombies active in the scene simultaneously, so I needed to optimize my … Read more
Growing up, I loved watching the classic TV show The Dukes of Hazzard with its high-speed car chases and stunt driving. I also love zombie games and fiction. So, for my new game project, I decided to combine zombies with driving mechanics inspired by my childhood memories of shows like The Dukes of Hazzard and … Read more
I use the same handful of assets repeatedly for every new Unity project I start. These assets are essential to me for developing games efficiently and effectively. In this blog post, I will share my list of the 5 must have Unity assets for every game developer. Odin Inspector and Serializer Odin Inspector is a … Read more
Distance calculations are essential for many aspects of game development, including: This guide explains how to calculate distance in Unity, helping you choose the correct method for your game’s needs while ensuring performance and visual quality. Unity’s Methods for Distance Calculation Example Implementations Simplified example of Zombie Chase Behavior: Moving Toward the Player with Stopping … Read more
In September 2023, Unity, the popular game engine used by millions of developers, announced that Unity’s pricing model was changing to include a per-installation fee. This change was met with immediate and widespread backlash from the developer community, who argued that it would unfairly target small developers and indie studios. Unity’s new pricing model is … Read more
Welcome back to the second installment of my series on How To Make A Cover System In Unity. If you followed along with my previous post, you already have a solid understanding of the CoverSpot class. Now, it’s time to put everything together with the CoverController, the overarching system that manages our individual cover spots. … Read more
Learning game development is like learning to ride a bike. You don’t start by doing wheelies or racing downhill; you start with the basics. And today, that’s precisely what we will talk about: What is the minimum coding you need to know to start making games in Unity? Yep, that’s right—no need for a computer … Read more