Exploring and Editing a 2D Platformer Template

Before starting your endless jumper, create a new project with the 2D Platformer Template and see what we can do with the skills we've learned so far.

Creating a New Project

1. Open Unity Hub → Projects → New Project;
2. Select the 2D Platformer Template;
3. Name your project and choose a save location;
4. Click Create Project.

The template gives you a fully playable platformer, ready to experiment with!

Playing the Game

• Press Play to test the game;
• Controls:
  • Move left/right → A / D
  • Jump → Spacebar

Using the Hierarchy & Inspector

• Expand the scene in the Hierarchy to see all objects;
• Select the Player object in the Hierarchy to view it in the Inspector.

Fun ways to experiment:

• Change Transform values → make the player bigger, smaller, or reposition them;
• Adjust Player Controller script variables:
  • Gravity Modifier → fall faster or slower
  • Max Speed → run faster or slower
  • Jump Takeoff Speed → jump higher or lower
• Change the player's colour in the Sprite Renderer.

Creating Your Own Level

• Disable objects you don't want from the Hierarchy to start fresh (grid, enemies, tokens, zones);
• Create new platforms using sprites. Add 2D Box Colliders so the player can land on them;
• Copy, paste, and resize platforms to build your level;
• Add enemies: drag them from the Prefabs folder in the Project tab;
• Add a level end: drag the Victory object outside the “Zones” parent to enable it, then move it into position using F to focus;
• Add hazards: move danger zones to the desired location.