Microgames are small, fully functional games that are designed to help you get started with Unity in a fun and interactive way. By following the simple In-Editor Tutorials that come with the project, you’ll personalize and share your customized, playable game on the web in as little as 30 minutes. Complete the Creative Mods to keep modifying your game to make it more your own, all while learning the basics of Unity.
What's the Platformer microgame about?
"This Microgame Template is a classic 2D platform game that you can mod and make your own. Check out the Creative Mods to tweak the project and add your own levels, while learning the basics of Unity. "
"Viewing from the Learn tab in the Unity Hub? Click Download Project > Open Project to automatically open it in Unity. Viewing from the Unity Learn website? Simply go to the Learn tab in the Unity Hub and search for this Microgame, or manually import it via the Asset Store link below."
Visit https://unity.com/
Click Get Started / https://store.unity.com/
Go to Individual tab and select Get Started under Personal / https://store.unity.com/download-nuo
Select First-time users if you are new, feel free to use Returning if you are already familiar and just need an update
Requires 9.6 GB of disk space
Install
Create Unity ID
Select Platformer Microgame
When Unity has finished downloading and installing click Launch Unity
Once everything has loaded and imported, there will be a popup in the center, click Start Tutorials
On the right side panel that has a highlighted and blinking border, follow the tutorial instructions and enjoy!
Get started:
* Playtest the beginning of the Platformer Microgame
* Review the Unity Editor interface
* Make the player go faster
Editor basics:
* Change your view with the Hand Tool
* Move a GameObject with the Move Tool
Change colors:
* Make your game more colorful! You can easily change the colors of GameObjects
Add an enemy:
* Add an enemy Prefab to make your game more challenging
Microgame Mods:
* Change the look of your game
* Add triggers
* Animate objects
* And more
Potential Additional Features/Mods
By scrolling down on the main page ( https://learn.unity.com/project/2d-platformer-template ) for the Unity Learn Project - Platformer Microgame, you will find a wealth of resources and tutorials to assist in making mods and features to the base of the tutorial. Here is a list of potential features you can pick from, or come up with your own original ideas:
Customize Splash Screen
Add Billboards
Change Colors
Add Trails
Tint World
Animate World
Custom Triggers
Paint Tilemap
Add Special Effects
Add Speed and Bounce Pads
Decorate with Props