How to Make a 2D Platformer with Unity & C#

Game Development- Learn how to create a 2D platformer game full of unique enemies, weapons and environments using Unity.

4.27 (525 reviews)

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English

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Game Development

What you will learn

Learn how to make a 2D platformer player controller with wall jumping and sliding.

Create unique enemy characters with simple but fun AI behaviors.

Make moving platforms.

Learn how to make a weapon pickup and switching system.

Create an unlockable level menu.

Make particle effects and add game juice, learning how to make attacks and jumps more satisfying and fun with sound effects and screen shake.

Add parallax to give your 2D world more depth.

Learn how to make your game environments shine with soft overlays, clouds, and small environmental pieces that react to the player.

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Our Verdict

This Udemy course by Blackthornprod offers valuable insights into creating a 2D platformer using Unity and C#. Although the course is not without its flaws, it provides a strong foundation for aspiring game developers. Learners should be prepared to research some concepts independently due to the fast-paced nature of the course. With its concise teaching style and free assets provided, this course makes up for its shortcomings by offering unique ideas that game developers can incorporate into their projects.

What We Liked

Covers the fundamentals of creating a 2D platformer, including enemy characters with simple AI behaviors and weapons system.
Provides a structured learning path, starting from building level 1 to adding game juice and sound effects.
Includes a variety of techniques and methods for 2D game development, as well as free assets.
Blackthornprod's teaching style is concise and clear, making it easy to follow along.

Potential Drawbacks

The course moves at a fast pace, which may be overwhelming for beginners. There were instances where the instructor skipped steps or expected learners to know what to do.
Lack of in-depth explanation of coding and game art fundamentals; some important concepts like Parallax are not explained.
Minimal support available during the course, leaving learners to solve some problems independently.
The final product is a basic 2D platformer game with room for improvement in terms of difficulty level and additional features like boss fight and health pickups.