Session 2 - Platformer Microgame - Mar 25, 2021

1. Overview

In this session, you will:

• Try out a classic 2D platformer game

• Customize the game to make it your own

As you do this, you will:

• Develop your confidence using the Unity Editor

• Learn more about 2D games

This session explores some of the same content available in the Platformer Microgame project.

About Unity Essentials

This live series is the perfect companion to the Unity Essentials Pathway. Follow the pathway to get started in Unity, learn about the world of real-time development, and begin your first projects.

You can work through the pathway first, or attend this series first. The activities in the Unity Editor are entirely different, so doing both will only add to your learning experience!

2. Before you begin

To participate in this session and follow along, you need:

• Have Unity 2020 LTS installed

• Have the 2D Platformer Project downloaded and open in Unity Editor.

If this is your first Unity Essentials Live learning session, you can catch up by:

• Following along with the recordings of our previous live learning sessions from this week.

Note: It is not necessary for you to catch up if you've missed a session this week, but it will help you get the most out of your learning journey.

3. Recorded Live Session

25 March - 9:00 am PST

4. Next Steps

Homework:

• Make sure that you have Unity 2020 LTS installed and ready to go for Monday's session (March 29).

• Complete the Karting Microgame in-Editor tutorials.

Extra Credit:

• Try some of the different Platformer Microgame Mods to customize your game even more.

• Share your creation in the Unity Essentials Group.