Square Animals | Unity Casual Complete Project for Android and iOS

Introduction

Welcome to the Square Animals | Unity Casual Complete Project tutorial! This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of setting up, testing, and publishing the Square Animals project, a Unity-based casual game, for both Android and iOS platforms. The project comes with a complete set of assets, UI, and game mechanics, making it easy for you to get started and build upon it.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• A computer with Unity installed (we recommend Unity 2019 or later)
• A Unity subscription or a free trial account
• A basic understanding of Unity and its core concepts (e.g., scene management, game objects, scripting)

Setting up the Project

1. Download the Square Animals project files from the Unity Asset Store or GitHub (if you have the Unity IDE installed, you can import it directly).
2. Extract the downloaded archive to a folder on your computer (e.g., C:SquareAnimals on Windows or ~/SquareAnimals on macOS).
3. Launch Unity and create a new project or open an existing one.
4. Import the project files by going to File > Import Package > Custom Package and selecting the SquareAnimals.unitypackage file you extracted earlier.
5. Once the project is imported, you'll see the scene hierarchy and game objects in the Hierarchy panel.

Project Structure

The Square Animals project consists of several folders and scenes:

• Assets: holds all the game assets, including images, sound effects, and music
• Scripts: contains the game's scripts (C#) that manage game logic and interactions
• Prefabs: reusable game objects that can be instantiated in the scene
• Scenes: individual levels or game scenes
• Settings: miscellaneous settings and configurations for the game

Starting the Game

1. In the Unity Editor, select the SquareAnimals scene from the Project panel and hit the Play button to start the game.
2. You'll see the title screen with the game's logo and play button. Tap or click the play button to start the game.
3. The game will load the first level, and you can interact with the square animals and complete the objectives.

Gameplay Overview

The Square Animals game is a casual, endless runner-style game where you control a square animal (or multiple animals) that moves horizontally across the screen. The goal is to collect as many stars as possible while avoiding obstacles and enemies.

• Swipe or tap the screen to move the square animals
• Collect stars to score points
• Avoid obstacles (e.g., rocks, spikes) and enemies (e.g., birds, snakes)
• Restart the game when you die or reach a goal (e.g., 10,000 points)

Scripting and Customization

The game's scripting is done in C# using Unity's built-in scripting engine. The game's logic is divided into separate scripts that manage different aspects of the game. If you want to customize or modify the game, you can edit these scripts to change behavior, add new features, or create entirely new game mechanics.

Publishing the Game

To publish the game for Android or iOS, you'll need to create an export package and follow the platform's guidelines for distribution. Here's a general overview of the process:

1. Export the project as a .apk file for Android or a .ipa file for iOS by going to File > Build Settings and selecting the desired platform.
2. Create a keystore or development certificate for your app, depending on the platform.
3. Follow the platform's guidelines for uploading and distributing the app:
   • Android: upload the .apk file to the Google Play Store or a third-party app store.
   • iOS: upload the .ipa file to the Apple App Store or a third-party app store.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you've completed the Square Animals | Unity Casual Complete Project tutorial! With this project, you've learned how to set up, customize, and publish a Unity-based casual game for Android and iOS platforms. You can use this project as a starting point to create your own games or modify it to suit your own creative vision. Happy gaming!