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This course is aimed at aspiring game developers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in learning how to create 3D games using Unity. Whether you are new to Unity or have some experience, the course provides a structured approach to learning and building a game that is both exciting and rewarding.

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Build an Endless Runner Game in 3D - Unity 6 Compatible

Build an Endless Runner Game in 3D - Unity 6 Compatible

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build an endless runner game with Unity 6 from scratch.
Implement dynamic platform generation and obstacle interaction.
Create and animate a player character with advanced movements.
Design a fully functional user interface with interactive menus and statistics.

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock your game development potential by creating a dynamic 3D endless runner game in Unity 6. This course guides you through every step of building a complete and immersive game—from animating characters to creating endless environments and obstacles. Learn how to leverage Unity 6's powerful features and optimize your game to run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll begin by getting familiar with Unity 6 and its features, followed by setting up and animating your player character, and creating an endless environment that scrolls automatically. The course will take you through the essentials of dynamic platform creation, obstacle addition, and setting up a powerful platform pool system for smooth gameplay. You’ll also explore techniques like spawning platforms on the move and handling complex elements like T-intersections. Once you’ve mastered the core mechanics, you’ll add obstacles like fire hazards and walls, introduce magical elements for variety, and design a robust graphical user interface. The course then delves into player lives and scoring systems, with features like coin collection, lives count, and statistics display. To finish, you’ll add polish with sound effects, music, and atmospheric touches, finalizing your game for release. This course is ideal for aspiring game developers with a passion for creating 3D games in Unity. A basic understanding of game development concepts is helpful, but no prior experience with Unity 6 is required. The course is beginner-friendly, but it also provides plenty of opportunities for intermediate learners to level up their skills. By the end of the course, you will be able to build an endless runner game in Unity, animate player characters, design infinite environments, implement obstacles and collectibles, and create a fully functional user interface. You will also understand how to optimize performance and fine-tune your game for smooth gameplay.

In this module, we will provide an overview of the course and introduce the exciting journey of building your very own 3D endless runner game. You will also learn how to join the H3D student community to enhance your learning experience and prepare your development environment by updating to Unity 6.

What's included

3 videos1 reading

In this module, we will focus on animating the player character for your endless runner game. You’ll learn how to create smooth and engaging animations, including setting up basic character movements and introducing a spell-casting animation to add an exciting gameplay element.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through the process of creating a dynamic and endless game environment. You will learn how to design platform models, implement turning points, and build a performance-efficient platform pooling system to ensure smooth gameplay.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to create the perpetual runner effect by programming an endlessly scrolling environment. You will also explore vertical movement and learn how to dynamically spawn platforms to enhance the endless running experience.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on adding obstacles that make your endless runner more exciting and challenging. From creating fire hazards to implementing magical interactions, you’ll learn how to design obstacles that keep players on their toes.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through designing and implementing essential graphical user interface elements, including a main menu and in-game pop-ups, to make your game more engaging and user-friendly.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to add a lives and scoring system to your game. You’ll learn how to create collectible coins, track player lives, and display essential game statistics, such as score and collected items.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on the finishing touches that make your game feel complete. From visual effects to sound design, we’ll walk you through creating a fully immersive experience and ensuring your game is ready for release.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

10 videos Total 138 minutes

Fog 13 minutes
Explosions 16 minutes
Exploding the Wall 12 minutes
Adding Music 19 minutes
Saving Sound Settings 19 minutes
Sound Effects 10 minutes
Syncing Sounds with Animation 10 minutes
Animated Pickups 19 minutes
Final Touches 15 minutes
Fixing Double Jumps and Multiple Timings 6 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Final Touches - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will wrap up the course with final thoughts and words of encouragement. You’ll gain insights to continue honing your skills and feel confident in your ability to create your own 3D endless runner game.

What's included

1 video2 assignments

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Frequently asked questions

This course is designed to teach you how to build a thrilling 3D endless runner game using Unity 6. You will learn how to animate characters, create dynamic environments, add obstacles, implement user interfaces, and much more, ultimately enabling you to create a fully functional game from scratch.

Endless runner games are hugely popular in the gaming industry, providing a fast-paced and engaging experience. Learning how to create one will not only enhance your skills in Unity but also give you the confidence to build complex 3D games with dynamic features. This is a valuable skill for aspiring game developers who want to enter the game development industry or improve their portfolio.

After completing this course, you will be able to design and develop your own 3D endless runner game in Unity 6. You will have experience in animating characters, creating game environments, adding obstacles, implementing game mechanics like coin collection and lives, and designing a user interface. You will also gain knowledge of debugging and optimizing game performance.

This course is suitable for individuals who have a basic understanding of Unity and game development. Familiarity with Unity's interface, simple scripting, and 3D modeling will be beneficial, though not required. The course will guide you through the necessary steps, including using Unity 6 and learning how to implement various game features.