Game Programming with Unity and C#: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

This book teaches beginners the basics of the Unity game engine, C# programming language, and object-oriented programming. It includes examples and projects to help beginners gain hands-on experience and build their own games. The book is aimed at beginners with no prior knowledge or experience in game development or programming.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 434 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: APress

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of game development? Do you want to learn the essentials of the Unity game engine, the C# programming language, and the art of object-oriented programming? If so, this book is perfect for you!

Designed specifically for beginners with no knowledge or experience in game development or programming, this Second Edition is packed with examples and up-to-date with the latest Unity standards and features as of 2023. With a clear and concise writing style, author Casey Hardman guides you through the basics of Unity, from navigating the various windows to managing the objects that make up your game.

But that's not all! You'll also gain a solid foundation in the concepts of object-oriented programming and the syntax of the C# language. And once you've mastered those, the fun really begins! You'll get hands-on experience building three playable example projects that drill you on the concepts you've learned until they stick.

Guided at each step by author Casey Hardman, you'll outline and implement bare-bones, simple games designed to exercise your development skills: a top-down obstacle course, a tower defense game, and a 3D playground that demonstrates Unity's physics features. As you progress through the book, you'll put to use more and more of the features of C# and Unity, adding tools to your belt and strengthening you as a game developer.

By the time you've completed the book, you'll be empowered to strike out on your own and build the game mechanics of your choice. So what are you waiting for? Start your journey into game development today with this essential guide!

Weight: 861g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484297193
Edition number: 2nd ed.