Lava Leap - 2D Platformer Game

Description

This game is a 2D platformer created using Unity, integrating class concepts such as character animations, keyboard controls, platform design with 2DSpriteShape, interactive objects animated using the Timeline, and custom game logic implemented in C# scripts. These scripts manage character behavior, camera dynamics, accessory interactions, and core gameplay mechanics.

Key Features

Environment

• Platforms designed using 2DSpriteShape for dynamic and visually appealing level design.
• Interactive objects (accessories) with unique animations and behaviors.

Camera

• A dynamic camera that follows the character while staying within the game boundaries.

Character: RobotBoy

• Controls:

  • Movement:
    • Use the arrow keys (←, →) to move left and right.
    • Press W to jump.
  • Roll:
    • Press the X key to perform a roll animation.
  • Crouch:
    • Press S to crouch, reducing the character's movement speed by half.
    • Release S to return to normal movement speed.
  • Double Jump:
    • Jump a second time while airborne (limited to two consecutive jumps).

• Behavior:

  • Background music plays when the character is present in the scene.

Interactive Accessories

• Bonus Accessories:
  • Increase the number of lives by 1, with a configurable maximum.
• Malus Accessories:
  • Decrease the number of lives by 1. The character dies if lives reach zero.
• Mortem Accessories:
  • Trigger a death animation and replace the background music with a death theme. The game restarts after a set duration.

Animations for Accessories

• Accessories are animated using the Timeline and include:
  • Two single-Timeline animations.
  • One animation combining two Timelines.
  • Animations using interpolation, frame-by-frame, particles, and sound effects.

Interface

• Start Screen:
  • Features a graphical start screen with background music. The game starts upon clicking a button.
• Lives Display:
  • Displays the character's remaining lives using visual icons that reflect the character's current state.

Scripts in C#

• The project includes custom C# scripts that manage:
  • Camera Controls:
    • A script ensures the camera dynamically tracks the character and stays within the game boundaries.
  • Character Behavior:
    • Handles character movement, animations (rolling, crouching, and jumping), and interactions with accessories.
  • Accessory Interactions:
    • Manages collision detection and specific behaviors for bonus, malus, and mortem accessories.
  • Game Logic:
    • Implements game mechanics such as life tracking, game restart logic, and background music management.

Requirements

• Unity Version: LTS 2022.3.40f1
• Free or personally created assets (no copyrighted media).

How to Play

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yonahcodes/LavaLeap.git

2. Install Prerequisites:

   • Download and install Unity Hub from the official Unity website
   • Install Unity version LTS 2022.3.40f1 through Unity Hub
   • Ensure you have a graphics card driver that supports Unity's requirements

3. Opening the Project:

   • Launch Unity Hub
   • Click Add and browse to the cloned repository folder
   • Select the project folder and open it in Unity Editor