Unity: Create a 2D Jetpack Joyride Clone Game

This course is part of Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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12 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course

This hands-on course guides learners through the complete process of building a 2D endless runner game inspired by Jetpack Joyride using the Unity game engine. Students will construct a playable character, develop responsive jetpack mechanics, and implement dynamic hazards and collectibles to create an engaging game loop.

Through modular lessons, learners will design animated environments, integrate visual effects, and configure interactive user interfaces and sound systems. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply parallax scrolling, generate game objects dynamically, and evaluate the flow of gameplay using core Unity features such as prefabs, physics, and scripting. Ideal for intermediate Unity users, this course emphasizes real-world practices in 2D game development through project-based learning.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of building a Jetpack Joyride clone using Unity, focusing on project setup, player character creation, and implementing core movement mechanics including jetpack functionality and basic environment interaction.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 68 minutes

Introduction to Jetpack Joyride Clone Game in Unity8 minutes
Configuration5 minutes
Creating the Player Character10 minutes
Creating the Player Character Continues8 minutes
Setting Up Levels8 minutes
Jetpack Flames7 minutes
Moving the Character10 minutes
Moving the Character Continues8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded - Game Setup and Core Player Mechanics30 minutes
Getting Started with Jetpack Joyride Clone10 minutes
Building and Animating the Player Character10 minutes
Jetpack Mechanics and Character Movement10 minutes

This module focuses on constructing the interactive game world by adding animated environments, hazards like lasers, and collectible objects, while also exploring object reuse through prefabs and dynamic instantiation.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosTotal 92 minutes

Adding Rooms10 minutes
Animating the Character9 minutes
More on Animating the Character10 minutes
Grounding Character5 minutes
Adding Laser9 minutes
More on Adding Laser11 minutes
Laser Logic9 minutes
Addings Coins9 minutes
Addings Coins Continues9 minutes
Dynamically Creating Objects7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded - World Design and Game Elements30 minutes
Environment, Animation, and Interaction10 minutes
Hazards and Collectibles10 minutes
Coins and Object Generation10 minutes

This final module enhances gameplay experience by adding user interface elements, sound design, and visual polish through parallax effects and background scrolling techniques.