Make Awesomely Strange Video Games with Unity and Playmaker
What you will learn
Create a video game from start to finish without coding
Go through a quick introductory course to fundamental game dev concepts
Create video games using Visual Scripting
Use assets from the demo video game
Learn an intro to Playmaker
Control and animate a 3d third person playable character
Create enemy NPCs that patrol and attack the player on sight with simple AI
Layout a level and set up a Unity Navmesh
Create player pickups like coins and weapons
Set up a weapon firing system with two different types of ammo
Create a boss fight
Set up a treasure chest that opens when the player enters a password
Set up a working health system with UI health bar
Create multiple levels for your game
Create an intro menu
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Our Verdict
A terrific starting point for absolute beginners, this course demonstrates how to create a video game utilizing Unity and Playmaker without coding. Despite minor issues such as outdated Unity features and occasional compatibility challenges, its strengths outweigh these weaknesses by providing valuable insights on visual scripting and game development fundamentals. As of 2023, some course assets may need updating to ensure seamless integration with the latest version of Unity. However, this shortcoming does not detract from the overall value of the course, which aims at teaching essential game design principles using Playmaker. The abundance of engaging tutorials outshines its few limitations, making it both fun and educational for aspiring game developers curious about visual scripting tools.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive course structure covering all aspects of game creation from level design to AI behavior setup
- Easy-to-understand visual scripting with detailed explanations, ideal for non-programmers and beginners
- Comes with assets from a demo video game, offering students a practical starting point for their projects
- Engaging instructor with a clear teaching approach ensuring concepts are easy to follow
Potential Drawbacks
- Minor concerns of outdated Unity features leading to occasional compatibility issues
- Limited focus on integrating Playmaker with other Unity components in certain areas
- Lack of interaction between instructor and learners through the course forums
- Course assets from 2015 may require updating due to changes in Unity