Learning 2D Game Development with Unity®: A Hands-On Guide to Game Creation

Terms to Know

These are the parts that make up the Shuriken Particle System:

Particle: A piece of geometry, such as a sprite or mesh, whose movement and appearance are managed by a particle system, for example, a single ember from a torch.

Particle system: The Component that controls how a specific set of particles act and spawn, for example, the smoke from a torch. These are sometimes also referred to as “particle emitters.”

Particle effect: A ...