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PlayMaker vs Unity Visual Scripting (Bolt)

In Unity by John FrenchNovember 11, 2021Leave a Comment

Is visual scripting in Unity worth it? And which tool is best for a beginner? Find out in my getting-started guide.

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How to use Player Prefs in Unity

In Unity by John FrenchNovember 1, 2021Leave a Comment

Learn how to save options settings, player progress and basic data to disk using Player Prefs in Unity.

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How to move objects in Unity (3 methods with examples)

In Unity by John FrenchOctober 14, 202121 Comments

Learn the different ways to move objects in Unity, including Transform Translate, Move Towards, Lerp and Physics, in my beginners guide.

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How to Snap objects in-game in Unity

In Unity by John FrenchOctober 6, 2021Leave a Comment

Learn how to snap objects in-game in Unity, using a custom grid, snap points or by snapping objects together by their edges.

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How to use Late Update in Unity (and why it’s so useful)

In Unity by John FrenchSeptember 30, 20214 Comments

Learn how to use Late Update in Unity, what it’s for, how it works and what could happen if you don’t use it, in my in-depth beginner guide.

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How to use random values in Unity (with examples)

In Unity by John FrenchSeptember 27, 20218 Comments

Learn how to randomise numbers, colours, Vector 3 positions and more, in my in-depth guide to random in Unity.

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How to move an object with the mouse in Unity (2D)

In Unity by John FrenchSeptember 9, 20214 Comments

Learn how to click, drag and drop objects with the mouse in Unity (with or without physics) in my in-depth beginner’s guide.

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How to make an object follow the mouse in Unity (in 2D)

In Unity by John FrenchAugust 26, 20216 Comments

Learn how to use the mouse position with other objects in Unity in 2D. Including how to rotate and move objects to follow the mouse on screen.

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How to jump in Unity (with or without physics)

In Unity by John FrenchAugust 19, 202124 Comments

Learn how to jump in Unity, how to control jump height, plus how to jump without using physics, in my in-depth beginner’s guide.

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How to quit the game in Unity

In Unity by John FrenchJuly 30, 2021Leave a Comment

Learn how to quit the game in Unity, how to exit Play Mode from a script and how to run code when the game closes, in my in-depth guide.

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I’m John, a professional game composer and audio designer. I’m also a keen amateur developer and love learning how to make games. More about me

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