Ernesto RochaDamage VFX using Animated Sprites in UnityDamage VFX on the Player3 min read·Jun 25, 2021----
Ernesto RochaCreating Enemy ExplosionsLet’s look at adding some visual effects (VFX) to our game, starting with an explosion that triggers when our enemies are destroyed.3 min read·Jun 24, 2021----
Ernesto RochaLoading Scenes In UnityI’ve added another text object that appears within my GameOver function of the UI Manager script. Let’s create some functionality to reset…3 min read·Jun 23, 2021----
Ernesto RochaCreating a Retro Game Over BehaviorLet’s create more UI to better show that it’s Game Over.2 min read·Jun 22, 2021----
Ernesto RochaThe Ease of Building UI Elements In UnityThe tools in Unity are simple and easy to use and that is one of the most astounding things in Unity!2 min read·Jun 21, 2021----
Ernesto RochaSwitch Statements to the RescueWhat happens if we have tons of powerup? It would be a complete nightmare in an if statement. Since we have a powerup ID for our powerups…2 min read·Jun 18, 2021----
Ernesto RochaCreating Modular Powerup SystemsModular development is a huge part of software design. Updates, Downloadable Content, Expansions, Sequels, or just continued development of…2 min read·Jun 17, 2021----
Ernesto RochaDetermining How Long Powerup Effects Should LastEvery powerup should have a limit and we can easily create this limit in code.1 min read·Jun 16, 2021----
Ernesto RochaAnimating Sprites in UnityWhen we are making a game, one of the key elements is animation. I will show you now how to animate sprites for a 2D game.2 min read·Jun 15, 2021----
Ernesto RochaStarting to Feel Like a Real Video GameI am making a game, and it is finally starting to feel like one! I have implemented player movement, enemies, a weapon, and have added art…1 min read·Jun 14, 2021----