Summary Unity in Action teaches you how to write and deploy games. You ll master the Unity toolset from the ground up adding the skills you need to go from application coder to game developer. Based on Unity version 5. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF Kindle and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Book This book helps readers build successful games with the Unity game development platform. You will use the powerful C# language Unity s intuitive workflow tools and a state-of-the-art rendering engine to build and deploy mobile desktop and console games. Unity s single codebase approach minimizes inefficient switching among development tools and concentrates your attention on making great interactive experiences. Unity in Action teaches you how to write and deploy games. You ll master the Unity toolset from the ground up adding the skills you need to go from application coder to game developer. Each sample project illuminates specific Unity features and game development strategies. As you read and practice you ll build up a well-rounded skill set for creating graphically driven 2D and 3D game applications. You ll need to know how to program in C# or a similar OO language. No previous Unity experience or game development knowledge is assumed. What s Inside Program characters that run jump and interact Build code architectures that manage the game s state Connect your games to the internet to download live data Deploy games to platforms including web and mobile Covers Unity 5 About the Author Joe Hocking is a software engineer specializing in interactive media development. He works for Synapse Games and teaches classes in game development at Columbia College Chicago. Table of Contents PART 1 FIRST STEPS Getting to know Unity Building a demo that puts you in 3D space Adding enemies and projectiles to the 3D game Developing graphics for your game PART 2 GETTING COMFORTABLE Building a Memory game using Unity s new 2D functionality Putting a 2D GUI in a 3D game Creating a third-person 3D game: player movement and animation Adding interactive devices and items within the game PART 3 STRONG FINISH Connecting your game to the internet Playing audio: sound effects and music Putting the parts together into a complete game Deploying your game to players devices