Mastering Unity 2D Game Development - Building Exceptional 2D Games with Unity

Key FeaturesLearn the advanced features of Unity 2D to change and customize games to suit your needsLearn scripting, deployment, and platform integration with an example at each stepExplore the complete game development lifecycle, from advanced scripting, monetization, marketing and deploymentBook DescriptionDive into Unity 2D game development with this advanced guide to the latest tips, tricks at the cutting edge of game development. Explore Unity’s extensive features and create your own high-quality 2D RPG, as you develop your skills and deepen your knowledge to meet the demands of developing exciting games for modern users. Covering the complete game development process from the basics of sprite animation to deploying and marketing your game, this book provides you with step by step guidance to creating a complete game that will be played around the world.Created to give you a comprehensive yet practical guide to Unity 2D game development, each chapter in this Unity tutorial represents an essential step in the game development workflow. Begin by refreshing your 2D game development knowledge and exploring the core components of Unity. Find out how to develop your game further with sprite animations and background templates, before diving into more advanced techniques, such as implementing artificial intelligence, vital for any sophisticated and fun RPG. Once your game is functional and playable, the book then explores the steps you need to take to deploy and package your app for a range of platforms.Mastering Unity 2D Game Development has everything you need to create, innovate, and push your skills further, as you to tackle the challenges of leading-edge game development.What you will learnDiscover the extensive and exciting features of Unity 2DLearn tricks for successfully rendering your game with shaders, layers, tags and spritesUse best practices for effective scripting and serializationGet to grips with Unity’s Mecanim system for stunning animationIntegrate AI for more engaging gameplayBuild games for a multi-platform worldDeploy, monetize and market your gameGain a practical yet in depth understanding of the game development project lifecycleAbout the AuthorSimon Jackson describes himself as a 'game development generalist'. He regularly contributes to the MonoGame project, adding new features and new samples before publishing it on NuGet, as well as working on several of his own open source projects. He recently became a Microsoft MVP in the ID@Xbox program, for his evangelizing efforts in the game development space. He hopes that this will give him the additional tools that will help him help game developers.Table of ContentsOverviewCharacter BuildingGetting AnimatedThe Game WorldNpcs and InteractionsThe Big Wild WorldEncountering Enemies and Running AwayShopping for WeaponsGetting Ready to FightThe Battle BeginsOnward Wary TravelerDeployment and Beyond Read more