Project 5: Mario 3D

Mario 3D is the final Unity based game training project for certification. The projects are designed to grow in difficulty and scope. Each project should be successfully completed before moving to the next one. On completion of each project assignment, be sure to complete the presentation instructions and post a link to the forums for everyone to enjoy.

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Synopsis: Unity Project 5 provides the student with an introduction to 3D design concepts through the creation of a 3D Mario game using Unity. This project will take the 2D game designed previously and add an element of 3D design and gameplay using a complete set of 3D models and scripts.

Objectives: Build a 3D action adventure game with players, enemies, ai, pathing, sounds, menus and traditional 3D gameplay elements through Unity’s editor and scripting tools.

Time Estimate: 17+ hours to complete

  • Research: 3 hours
  • Design: 4 hour
  • Build: 6 hours
  • Play Test: 4 hour

Details:

Unity Project 5 requires the following to be completed for the web build.

  • Walkthrough (Minimum 10 step)
  • Blueprint (layout)
  • Intro Screen
  • Start Screen
  • Game/Level (Minimum 1 playable level, 3 minutes minimum)
  • Victory Screen (With option to replay, start over, and quit)
  • Loss Screen (With option to replay, start over, and quit)
  • GUI / Interface (In game and for the menus)
  • Working Web Build
  • Bug Free
  • Presentation
After completing the video tutorials, the following elements should be created on your own and posted online for presentation.
  • Designing with Mario
  • Create three levels (or goal driven areas)
  • Use all the art assets available (creatively)
  • Find the fun and focus on it

  • Add a new Item

  • Create a pickup item for Mario (Extra Live, Power up)
  • Port the brick object from the 2D Mario game in to the 3D Mario game

  • Extra Credit

  • Add a combo move (Ex. Turn/Jump, Ground pound, etc)
  • Player Feedback (Player Flashes if Hit)
  • Add a new Art Asset to the game with a custom behavior (Component)
When you complete the project, you will want to do the following.
  • Post a link on the Unity Forums with your website address

  • Website Completed with Project (Step-by-step example)
  • Unity Forum – Post a link
  • Project Description (Posted on your website along with the game)

  • Your Name
  • Timeframe (Start Date to End Date)
  • Project Detail – What did you do, exactly.
  • Software Used
  • Final Thoughts – Reflect for moment (Postmortem)
  • Break down your Time (Research, Art, Design, Coding, Playtesting)
  • Be sure ‘On Your Own’ objectives are complete and playable in the web build
Mario 2D