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Unity Tilemap Tutorial

By Andrew Sadler April 14, 2022Game Development

Learn to use Unity tilemaps in this tutorial series. Over the series we will cover a range of topics from source control with Git, to making a playable 2D game in Unity. Along the way you will learn how to edit a tilemap, change the tile map in game, generate a tilemap programatically, use a weighted random generator, add tile-based movement and add victory conditions. Please add your comments below and let me know what content you would like to see in the future.

Unity Arkanoid Tutorial

By Andrew Sadler December 31, 2020Game Development9 Comments

Learn to build an Arkanoid clone in Unity in this eight part series. Start with the basics and learn how to create a complete and playable game. A great introduction to the world of game development in Unity.

My Favorite Amiga Games

By Andrew Sadler December 28, 2020Gaming, Retro Gaming3 Comments

Here is a list of my favorite Amiga games in no particular order. I'd love to hear if you've played some of these games. Which is your favorite? There's some…

Unity Pong Tutorial

By Andrew Sadler December 23, 2020Game Development7 Comments

An introduction to the basics of Unity and C#.

My Favorite Games for the ZX Spectrum

By Andrew Sadler December 18, 2020Gaming, Retro Gaming6 Comments

Today, I'd like to share with you my favorite games on the ZX Spectrum. They're in no particular order though I've started with the games I used to enjoy with…

Unity Tilemap Tutorial 8

By Andrew Sadler April 16, 2022Game Development

his is the eighth and final part of the Unity tilemap tutorial series. In this video, we prevent movement onto blocked terrain and hide the map from view allowing the player to explore.

Unity Tilemap Tutorial 7

By Andrew Sadler April 15, 2022Game Development

This is the seventh part of the Unity tilemap tutorial series. In this video, we use a blind walk to generate the tile map.

Unity Tilemap Tutorial 6

By Andrew Sadler April 15, 2022Game Development

This is the sixth part of the Unity tilemap tutorial series. In this video, we fix the tilemap gap bug, do some refactoring and add victory conditions and re-setting the game.

Unity Tilemap Tutorial 5

By Andrew Sadler April 14, 2022Game Development

is is the fifth part of the Unity tilemap tutorial series. In this video, we add randomized tiles using weight and clamp the player to the map.

Unity Tilemap Tutorial 4

By Andrew Sadler April 14, 2022Game Development

This is the fourth part of the Unity tilemap tutorial series. In this video, we add a character and introduce tilebased movement.

Unity Tilemap Tutorial 3

By Andrew Sadler April 14, 2022Game Development

This is the third part of the Unity tilemap tutorial series. In this video, we learn how to generate a tilemap programmatically.

Unity Tilemap Tutorial 2

By Andrew Sadler April 14, 2022Game Development

Colonization Playthrough

By Andrew Sadler January 18, 2021Gaming, Retro Gaming

A playthrough of my favorite retro game! This game really shows you how to make an excellent user experience for a game. https://youtu.be/2sJgOFLxOEk Useful links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Meier%27s_Colonization https://store.steampowered.com/app/327400/Sid_Meiers_Colonization_Classic/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/16810/Sid_Meiers_Civilization_IV_Colonization/ http://www.freecol.org/

Unity Arkanoid Tutorial – Part 8

By Andrew Sadler January 10, 2021Game Development

Learn to build an Arkanoid clone in Unity.