What you'll learn

Have you ever wanted to learn Unity so you could create your own video games? In this course, Unity 2D Fundamentals - Character Control, you'll be introduced to Unity's 2D tools through the creation of a practical project. First, you'll begin by learning how to build basic platforms in Unity. Next, you'll explore the basic building blocks of how to build a character by looking at animation, and how to write the code to get your character running and jumping. Finally, you'll discover how to build a dynamic camera to ensure your character stays properly in view as it moves about the screen. When you're finished with this course, you'll not only understand the basics of 2D character control, but will also have a solid project to use to create your own 2D side scrolling game in Unity. Software required: Unity.