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First Playable

Hi!

So, I've caught up on what I could on Unity. I've completed the necessary tutorials and have my first playable level complete!

So the 'Maze Game' as it is, is quite basic as it's only the first level of the game, but I've successfully completed all of the mechanics that were needed in order for my game to function and from here on out it will be a lot easier to create more challenging levels as I have completed the hard parts, so I only need to expand the levels from now on.


My own screenshot of my first playable.

This is where the playable begins. The capsule is the 'player' and the objective is to collect all of the coins. The coins spin to signify that they are an item to be collected. 


My own screenshot of my first playable.

The counter at the top of the screen reduces the number as the coins are collected. I thought a counter would be a better option than a score as it shows completion.


My own screenshot of my first playable.

Once all coins are collected, a door appears which is a portal to the next level. I decided to make it bright green to really make it stand out so the player doesn't miss it, and also green (according to a study on the psychology of color in gaming) is a suggestion of success.


My own screenshot of my first playable.

I then edited the door's collider and expanded it larger than the door's shape itself so that is was actually possible for the player to enter to collide. This then transports them to the next level. (currently empty).

Overall, I've spent a lot of time working on this first playable (nearly 5 hours) but it was worth it because I am happy with the final result and I'm excited to complete the game!

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  1. Michaell Nugent7:32 PM

    Hi Brian,
    I'm glad that you got the chance to catch up on your unity. Its good that you were able to get the necessary tutorials to be able to make your first playable game. A maze game sounds cool and from looking at the screenshots it looks like it runs well. If i was to make any suggestions it would be maybe in one of the levels you could have the capsule try and dodge moving objects, maybe if the player hits off the moving objects the player will have to restart the level. I think its cool that you got the coins to spin and i think it shows the skill level you are at which is very good. I think its great that you put a coin counter to show how many coins are in the level. I didn't know the psychology in the colour green is for gaming thats a fun little fact. Anyway Brian good blog I enjoyed reading it and the best of luck with the game.

    Michael

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