Unity 2020 By Example - Third Edition

Chapter 1: Exploring the Fundamentals of Unity

Unity is a game engine that works with your existing asset pipeline (such as 3D modeling software) and can be used to compile video games that work seamlessly across multiple platforms and devices, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Using Unity, developers import ready-made assets (such as music, textures, and 3D models), and assemble them into a coherent whole, forming a game world that works according to a unified logic. This book focuses on developing games in Unity 2020 — taking you step by step through how to create increasingly complex projects.

This chapter starts the first project on our list, which will be a fun collection game. By the end of the next chapter, you'll have ...