Galaxy Battle – Unity Complete Project With Admob Ad for Android and iOS

Introduction

Welcome to the Galaxy Battle - Unity Complete Project With AdMob Ad tutorial! In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up and running the Galaxy Battle project in Unity, along with integrating AdMob ads for both Android and iOS platforms.

The Galaxy Battle project is a fully functional 2D game that showcases a space battle scene, complete with spaceship battles, explosions, and an immersive soundtrack. This project is designed to help developers learn how to create their own 2D games in Unity, while also introducing them to the AdMob platform for monetization.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please ensure you have the following:

1. Unity Hub installed on your computer.
2. A basic understanding of Unity and C# programming.
3. Android Studio or Xcode installed on your computer (depending on the platform you want to deploy to).
4. A Google AdMob account set up and enabled.
5. A Unity Pro license (optional, but recommended for commercial use).

Tutorial Structure

The tutorial will be divided into the following sections:

1. Setting up the Project in Unity
2. Configuring AdMob in Unity
3. Building and Running the Project for Android
4. Building and Running the Project for iOS
5. Customizing the Project and Debugging

Section 1: Setting up the Project in Unity

Step 1: Importing the Project

Download the Galaxy Battle project files from the Unity Asset Store or GitHub repository. Unzip the files and locate the GalaxyBattle.unitypackage file. Open Unity Hub and create a new project by selecting "New" under the "Unity" dropdown menu. Choose a location to save your project, and select "Create" to create a new Unity project.

Step 2: Importing the Project Assets

In Unity, go to File > Import Package > Custom Package and select the GalaxyBattle.unitypackage file. Unity will import the project assets, including scenes, textures, and scripts.

Step 3: Creating a New Scene

Once the assets are imported, create a new scene by going to File > New Scene. Name the scene "GalaxyBattle" and make sure the "Default" template is selected.

Section 2: Configuring AdMob in Unity

Step 1: Creating an AdMob Account

If you don't already have an AdMob account, create one by going to the Google AdMob website and following the sign-up process. Enable the AdMob Android and iOS platforms.

Step 2: Installing the AdMob Plugin

In Unity, go to Window > Package Manager and install the AdMob plugin for Unity. Follow the instructions to install the plugin.

Step 3: Setting up AdMob Ads

In the Unity Editor, go to Window > AdMob and set up your AdMob account credentials. Create a new ad unit by going to the AdMob dashboard and following the instructions.

Section 3: Building and Running the Project for Android

Step 1: Creating a New Android Keystore

In Android Studio, create a new keystore by going to File > New > Key and following the instructions. Make sure to save the keystore in a secure location.

Step 2: Building the Android App

In Unity, go to File > Build Settings and select "Android" as the target platform. Set the keystore path and password, and select the "Build" button.

Step 3: Running the Android App

Connect an Android device to your computer and run the app by going to Run > Run 'GalaxyBattle'.

Section 4: Building and Running the Project for iOS

Step 1: Creating a New iOS Provisioning Profile

In Xcode, create a new provisioning profile by going to Window > Organizer and following the instructions. Make sure to select the "App Store" distribution option.

Step 2: Building the iOS App

In Unity, go to File > Build Settings and select "iOS" as the target platform. Set the provisioning profile path and password, and select the "Build" button.

Step 3: Running the iOS App

Connect an iOS device to your computer and run the app by going to Product > Run > GalaxyBattle.

Section 5: Customizing the Project and Debugging

In this final section, we'll cover some advanced topics, such as customizing the game's UI and adding debugging tools.

By following this tutorial, you should now have a complete understanding of how to set up and run the Galaxy Battle project in Unity, as well as integrate AdMob ads for both Android and iOS platforms. Happy developing!