Chapter 1. Getting to know Unity

This chapter covers

  • What makes Unity a great choice
  • Operating the Unity editor
  • Programming in Unity
  • Comparing C# and JavaScript

If you’re anything like me, you’ve had developing a video game on your mind for a long time. But it’s a big jump from simply playing games to actually making them. Numerous game development tools have appeared over the years, and we’re going to discuss one of the most recent and most powerful of these tools. Unity is a professional-quality game engine used to create video games targeting a variety of platforms. Not only is it a professional development tool used daily by thousands of seasoned game developers, it’s also one of the most accessible modern tools for novice game developers. ...

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