Project 2: 2D Space Shooter

2D Space Shooter is the second of five Unity based game training projects. 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 2 Lab provides the student with basic design objectives and the creation of a 2D Space Shooter game inside the Unity editor. The project provides a unique look at coding approaches to game design features and art implementation.

Objectives: Build a complete game with menus, players, sounds and scoring through game objects and components.

Time Estimate: 10+ hours to complete

  • Research: 2 hours
  • Design: 1 hour
  • Build: 6 hours
  • Play Test: 1 hour


Details: Unity Project 2 requires the following to be completed for the web build.  Note: All details are provided in the videos.

  • Load Screen
  • Menu Screen
  • Game/Level (Minimum 1 playable level)
  • Victory Screen (With option to replay and quit)
  • Loss Screen (With option to replay and quit)
  • GUI / Interface (In game and for the menus)
  • Project Files and working Executable
  • Bug Free
  • Presentation
After completing the video tutorials, the following elements should be created on your own and posted online for presentation.
  • Extra Socket to Fire With
  • Add an extra socket to fire from for the player
  • Make sure it becomes a ‘Double Shot’

  • Random Variables

  • Create a Random Speed for the Asteroids
  • Create a Random Scale for the Asteroids

  • Add a Pickup Item

  • Create a pickup item for the ‘Double Shot’

  • Extra Credit

  • Pickup Item for Lives
  • Player Feedback (Player Flashes if Hit)
  • Levels – Create several ‘New’ levels with a different range of difficulty
  • Blocking Cubes – Create a solid block that Asteroids can hit against
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
Click and Destroy
Tool Development