Make Awesomely Strange Video Games with Unity and Playmaker
Why take this course?
🚀 Make Awesomely Strange Video Games with Unity and Playmaker: No Coding, All Creating! 🎮
What is this course about? 🤔 In this hands-on course, we embark on a thrilling journey to craft an entire 3D third-person game from the ground up using Unity and Playmaker. Say goodbye to traditional coding grinds and hello to visual scripting! This is your chance to leap into game development without writing a single line of code.
- 🧑⚖️ Non-Technical Introduction: Dive into a clear, non-technical primer on game development essentials.
- 🎲 Introduction to Playmaker: Get familiar with the powerful visual scripting tool, Playmaker, which will be your key to bringing your game to life.
- 🚀 Advanced Playmaker Tutorials: With 6 bonus tutorials, you'll unlock the secrets to even more complex and captivating game mechanics.
What materials are included? 📚 Every tool and asset you need for success:
- 🔨 Complete Course Assets: Access to 3D character models, animations, and all the resources needed to build your game from start to finish.
How long will this course take? ⏳ Depending on your pace, you can complete this course in
- 🎯 2 - 7 Days: A flexible timeline that caters to different schedules, with a total of 15 hours of engaging content.
How is this course structured? 🗺️ Together, we'll forge a complete 3D third-person game, incorporating:
- 💪 Weapon Pickups: Integrate and manage various weapons within your game environment.
- 👫 Enemy NPCs: Design non-player characters that will challenge and engage your players.
- 🏰 Boss Battle: Craft an unforgettable boss fight that will test your player's skills.
- 🎉 Intro Menu & Game Over Screen: Create immersive entry and exit points for a complete user experience.
Why take this course? 🎓 Here are just a few reasons why you won't want to miss out:
- 🏆 One of a Kind Instructor: Learn from M dot Strange, an indie game developer and award-winning animation filmmaker whose games are playable proof of his expertise.
- 🛠️ Real World Learning: Utilize assets that have been tested in real, shipped games.
- 🤫 Beginner Friendly: Enjoy a learning experience free from jargon, with clear and accessible explanations.
- ✨ Secrets Unlocked: Discover how to navigate game development with ease using visual scripting tools.
- 😄 We Have Fun: Engage in a course taught by someone who genuinely loves the craft of game development.
- 💡 Learn More: Gain a deeper understanding of not just how to create, but also why certain decisions are made in the game creation process.
Start today and be a game developer tomorrow! 🚀 With the Strange School's approach to learning, you can skip the tedious parts of traditional game development and jump straight into the fun with cutting-edge visual scripting tools.
Join us and unlock your potential as a game developer. Enroll in "Make Awesomely Strange Video Games with Unity and Playmaker" and take your first step into a more creative world! 🌟
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Comidoc Review
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