Why Create a World War Z-style Game?

World War Z is a popular first-person shooter game that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies. The game has captured the attention of players around the world, thanks to its fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and intense graphics. By creating your own World War Z-style game, you can tap into this popular genre and create something unique and exciting.

What You Will Learn

In this class, you will learn everything you need to know to create a World War Z-style game using Unity 3D. Here is a breakdown of what you can expect:

• Game Design: We will start by covering the basics of game design, including how to plan your game world, create levels, and design characters and enemies. You will learn how to use tools like Unity’s built-in asset store to find and import assets into your game.
• Scripting: Once you have a solid foundation for your game design, we will move on to scripting. You will learn how to write code in C to control your characters, enemies, and other game objects. We will cover topics like movement, attack, and AI.
• Animation: Animating your characters and enemies is an important part of creating a realistic and engaging game. In this section, you will learn how to create animations using Unity’s animation tools. You will also learn how to use rigging to create complex animations for your characters.
• Lighting and Effects: Lighting and effects are key elements in creating an immersive game world. In this section, you will learn how to use Unity’s lighting tools to create realistic lighting scenarios and how to add special effects like explosions and particle systems to your game.
• Testing and Optimization: Once you have built your game, it’s important to test it thoroughly to ensure that it runs smoothly and looks good. You will learn how to use Unity’s testing tools to identify bugs and performance issues and how to optimize your game for better performance.

Getting Started with Unity 3D

Before you can start building your World War Z-style game, you need to have Unity 3D installed on your computer. If you don’t already have it, you can download it from the official Unity website. Once you have Unity installed, you can create a new project and import your assets.

Creating Your Game World

The first step in creating your game is to design your game world. You will need to decide on the layout of your levels, where your characters and enemies will spawn, and how players will navigate through the environment. You can use Unity’s built-in tools to create 3D models of your levels and import them into your project.

Designing Your Characters and Enemies

Once you have designed your game world, you can start designing your characters and enemies. In a World War Z-style game, your characters will likely be human survivors fighting against hordes of zombies. You can use Unity’s built-in animation tools to create realistic animations for your characters, such as running, jumping, and attacking.

Scripting Your Game

Now that you have designed your game world and created your characters and enemies, it’s time to start coding.