Hands-On Unity Game Development - Fourth Edition:Unlock the power of Unity 2023 and build your dream game

by: Nicolas Alejandro Borromeo (Author),Juan Gabriel Gomila Salas(Author)

Publisher: Packt Publishing - ebooks Account
Edition:4th

Publication Date: 9 Feb. 2024

Language: English

Print Length: 678 pages

ISBN-10: 1835085717

ISBN-13: 9781835085714

Book Description

Unlock game development mastery with Unity 2023! This book takes you from conception to publication, equipping you with the key tools and techniques you need to bring your gaming vision to life.Key FeaturesLea the fundamentals of Unity 2023 and create your dream gameExplore the world of augmented reality (AR) to create captivating mobile gamesPropel game performance and player experience to new heights with Data-Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS) insightsBook DescriptionTake your game development skills to the next level. Dive into the world of game creation confidently by elevating your game development skills. This book is your definitive and practical guide to unlocking the full potential of Unity 2023. Every chapter is designed to empower you to customize your own game, not just replicate what's in the book. This new edition includes immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences and performance optimization with Data-Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS).From scene creation to seamless asset integration, dive into C# programming and visual scripting with step-by-step guidance for beginners. Implement dynamic gameplay elements, including movement, spawning, physics, and health systems. What’s more, delve deeper into the magic of game AI through sensor-driven decision-making with Finite State Machines (FSMs). Elevate your visuals with materials, shaders, textures, and particle systems. Optimize performance with Profiler insights and debug your game for a polished final product. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this book will equip you with the skills needed to bring your game ideas to life.What you will leaBuild a game that includes gameplay, player and non-player characters, assets, animations, and moreLea C# and Visual Scripting to customize player movements, the UI, and game physicsImplement Game AI to build a fully functional enemy capable of detecting and attackingUse Universal Render Pipeline (URP) to create high-quality visuals with UnityCreate win-lose conditions using design pattes such as Singleton and Event ListenersImplement realistic and dynamic physics simulations with the new Physics SystemWho this book is forBoth game and non-game developers looking to migrate or start building 3D games in Unity will find this Unity game development book useful. While you can still follow along without prior programming experience, knowing C# fundamentals will help you make the most of this book.Table of ContentsEmbark on Your Unity JoueyCrafting Scenes and Game ElementsFrom Blueprint to Reality:Building with Terrain and ProBuilderSeamless Integration:Importing and Incorporating AssetsUnleashing the Power of C# and Visual ScriptingDynamic Motion:Implementing Object Movement and SpawningCollisions and Health:Detecting Collisions AccuratelyVictory or Defeat:Designing Win and Lose ConditionsStarting your AI Jouey:Building Intelligent Enemies for Your GameMaterial Alchemy:URP and Shader Graph for Stunning VisualsCaptivating Visual Effects:Haessing Particle Systems and VFX GraphEnlightening Worlds:Illuminating Scenes with the Universal Render PipelineImmersive Realism:Achieving Fullscreen Effects with PostprocessingHarmonious Soundscapes:Integrating Audio and MusicInterface Brilliance:Designing User-Friendly UINext-Gen UI:Creating Dynamic Interfaces with the UI ToolkitAnimated Realities:Crafting Animations with Animator, Cinemachine, and Timelin(N.B. Please use the Look Inside option to see further chapters)
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Unlock game development mastery with Unity 2023! This book takes you from conception to publication, equipping you with the key tools and techniques you need to bring your gaming vision to life.Key FeaturesLea the fundamentals of Unity 2023 and create your dream gameExplore the world of augmented reality (AR) to create captivating mobile gamesPropel game performance and player experience to new heights with Data-Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS) insightsBook DescriptionTake your game development skills to the next level. Dive into the world of game creation confidently by elevating your game development skills. This book is your definitive and practical guide to unlocking the full potential of Unity 2023. Every chapter is designed to empower you to customize your own game, not just replicate what's in the book. This new edition includes immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences and performance optimization with Data-Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS).From scene creation to seamless asset integration, dive into C# programming and visual scripting with step-by-step guidance for beginners. Implement dynamic gameplay elements, including movement, spawning, physics, and health systems. What’s more, delve deeper into the magic of game AI through sensor-driven decision-making with Finite State Machines (FSMs). Elevate your visuals with materials, shaders, textures, and particle systems. Optimize performance with Profiler insights and debug your game for a polished final product. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this book will equip you with the skills needed to bring your game ideas to life.What you will leaBuild a game that includes gameplay, player and non-player characters, assets, animations, and moreLea C# and Visual Scripting to customize player movements, the UI, and game physicsImplement Game AI to build a fully functional enemy capable of detecting and attackingUse Universal Render Pipeline (URP) to create high-quality visuals with UnityCreate win-lose conditions using design pattes such as Singleton and Event ListenersImplement realistic and dynamic physics simulations with the new Physics SystemWho this book is forBoth game and non-game developers looking to migrate or start building 3D games in Unity will find this Unity game development book useful. While you can still follow along without prior programming experience, knowing C# fundamentals will help you make the most of this book.Table of ContentsEmbark on Your Unity JoueyCrafting Scenes and Game ElementsFrom Blueprint to Reality:Building with Terrain and ProBuilderSeamless Integration:Importing and Incorporating AssetsUnleashing the Power of C# and Visual ScriptingDynamic Motion:Implementing Object Movement and SpawningCollisions and Health:Detecting Collisions AccuratelyVictory or Defeat:Designing Win and Lose ConditionsStarting your AI Jouey:Building Intelligent Enemies for Your GameMaterial Alchemy:URP and Shader Graph for Stunning VisualsCaptivating Visual Effects:Haessing Particle Systems and VFX GraphEnlightening Worlds:Illuminating Scenes with the Universal Render PipelineImmersive Realism:Achieving Fullscreen Effects with PostprocessingHarmonious Soundscapes:Integrating Audio and MusicInterface Brilliance:Designing User-Friendly UINext-Gen UI:Creating Dynamic Interfaces with the UI ToolkitAnimated Realities:Crafting Animations with Animator, Cinemachine, and Timelin(N.B. Please use the Look Inside option to see further chapters)