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Unity 2022 Mobile Game Development
Unity 2022 Mobile Game Development

Unity 2022 Mobile Game Development: Build and publish engaging games for Android and iOS , Third Edition

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Unity 2022 Mobile Game Development

Building Your Game

As we start on our journey of building mobile games using the Unity game engine, it’s important that you are familiar with the engine itself before we dive into the specifics of building things for mobile platforms. Although there is a chance that you’ve already built a game and want to transition it to mobile, there will also be those of you who haven’t touched Unity before or may not have used it in a long time. This chapter will act as an introduction to newcomers and a refresher for those coming back, and it will provide some best practices for those who are already familiar with Unity. While you may skip this chapter if you’re already familiar with Unity, I think it’s also a good idea to go through the project so that you know the thought processes behind why the project is made in the way that it is, so that you can keep it in mind for your own future titles.

In this chapter, we will build a 3D endless runner game in the same vein as Imangi Studios LLC’s Temple Run series. In our case, we will have a player who will run continuously in a certain direction and dodge the obstacles that are in their way. We can also add additional features to the game easily, as the game will endlessly have new things added to it.

This chapter will be split into several topics. It will contain simple, step-by-step processes for you to follow. Here is an outline of our tasks:

  • Setting up the project
  • Creating the player
  • Moving the player through a C# script
  • Improving scripts using attributes and XML comments
  • Update function versus FixedUpdate function
  • Having the camera follow our player
  • Creating a basic tile
  • Making the game endless
  • Creating obstacles

Technical requirements

This book utilizes Unity 2022.1.0b14 and Unity Hub 3.3.1, but the steps should work with minimal changes in future versions of the editor. If you would like to download the exact version used in this book, and there is a new version out, you can visit Unity’s download archive at https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive.

You can also find the system requirements for Unity at https://docs.unity3d.com/2022.1/Documentation/Manual/system-requirements.html in the Unity Editor system requirements section.

You can find the code files for this chapter on GitHub at https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Unity-2022-Mobile-Game-Development-3rd-Edition/tree/main/Chapter01.

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Key benefits

  • Create, deploy, and monetize immersive mobile games on Android and iOS with Unity 2022
  • Integrate augmented reality in your mobile projects to add real-world elements to your games
  • Explore step-by-step instructions and a demo game project to kickstart your game development journey

Description

Unity is a well-established player in the mobile game development sphere, and its new release, Unity 2022, is packed with new, exciting features. In Unity 2022 Mobile Game Development, Third Edition, you'll get to grips with the Unity game engine by building a mobile game and publishing it on the most popular mobile app stores as well as exploring the all-new features. This book provides a comprehensive and practical approach to mobile game development, helping you build an endless runner game. Starting with setting up a simple Unity project for mobile development, you’ll delve into various essential aspects needed to successfully create and publish your game. You’ll acquire a range of skills, such as incorporating touch gestures, monetizing your game with Unity Ads and in-app purchases, designing an intuitive UI, and seamlessly integrating social media functionalities. Additionally, you’ll gain valuable insights into player preferences and behavior using Unity's analytics tools. You’ll also explore features of augmented reality in Unity 2022, enhancing your game's appeal. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to reap the power of Unity 2022 to build, optimize, and publish robust cross-platform mobile games with C#, as well as widening your skill set and enhancing your credentials as a game developer.

Who is this book for?

If you are a game developer or mobile developer looking to learn Unity and employ it to build mobile games for iOS and Android, then this Unity book is for you. Prior knowledge of C# and Unity will be beneficial but isn’t mandatory.

What you will learn

  • Design responsive UIs for your mobile games
  • Detect collisions, receive user input, and create player movements
  • Create interesting gameplay elements using mobile device input
  • Add custom icons and presentation options
  • Keep players engaged by using Unity s mobile notification package
  • Integrate social media into your projects
  • Add augmented reality features to your game for real-world appeal
  • Make your games juicy with post-processing and particle effects

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Table of Contents

20 Chapters
Part 1: Gameplay/Development Setup Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Building Your Game Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Project Setup for Android and iOS Development Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Mobile-Specific Features Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Mobile Input/Touch Controls Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Resolution-Independent UI Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Advanced Mobile UI Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Implementing In-App Purchases Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Advertising Using Unity Ads Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Integrating Social Media into Our Project Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Game Feel/Polish Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Keeping Players Involved with Notifications Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Using Unity Analytics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Remote Config Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Improving Game Feel Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Building a Release Copy of Our Game Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Submitting Games to App Stores Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Augmented Reality Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Nafis Taylor Sep 01, 2023
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From the diagrams to the explanations provided throughout this textbook is an excellent resource for those looking to start on Mobile Games through Unity Engine. A strong understanding of the engine is established initially, so the shift to the mobile game focus is seamless. Context is provided thoroughly with syntax and word choice so there is no confusion when you begin your project. The solid foundation built of optimization, model placement, project management, and platform choice make this text great for beginners to start or advanced users to keep sharp. Would highly recommend a purchase from anyone!!
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Boulder Jul 23, 2023
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Even a beginner can make a mobile game prototype within a few hours. Simple and easy writing style. LOTS of pictures. Clear code examples and descriptions. Takes you step by step all the way from installing Unity to submitting your game to the app stores. In App Purchases, Ads, Social Media updates. Everything to develop Unity games o your phone is in here.
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Xavier Jul 19, 2023
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I was absolutely floored by this book. I am new to learning Unity and I am currently learning the basics of C#. As a 35 year old man with no prior coding knowledge outside of Myspace back in 2007 I am very surprised by how well I was able to keep up. By time I reached chapter 4 I already had a game built and was able to test it on my phone. This game goes over every aspect of the process of making a mobile game from the coding to the monetezation philosophies. John P Doran and <Packt> publishing put together a phenomenal book.
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If your just starting to program with Unity or in general, this book makes it easy to follow along to make really cool projects. I've been using Unity for a few years but I never really touched mobile development, but now I'm pretty confident in my abilities to create games in any mobile format.
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This book is very thorough and goes into detail in step by step where one may get stuck when working with a mobile game. There are plenty of screenshots and it's written in a very intuitive way. There are several topics they go over how to set up your project to be exported to mobile such as:using Unity Remote, Mobile Input/Touch Controls, Advertising Using Unity Ads, Integrating Social Media into your game, Augmented Reality and much more.I've been meaning to get into mobile game development for iOS and Android and now I have a wholesome book that I can easily grow with! This book is good for beginners and experts as well.
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