2D Metroidvania Game Development with Unity and C# — PickAClass
4.5 (2) ⏱ 2h 54m 📚 29 lessons 🎧 Audio version

2D Metroidvania Game Development with Unity and C#

Master the fundamentals of C# programming and Unity to build your own 2D action-adventure game featuring classic exploration and character upgrade mechanics.

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Have you ever wanted to create your own action-adventure game but didn't know where to start with programming? Developing a Metroidvania-style game is the perfect way to learn game design and C# coding from the ground up. In this text-based course, you will transition from a beginner to a confident game developer by understanding how to structure and code a 2D side-scroller. You will learn how to implement classic mechanics like progressive ability unlocks, enemy behavior, and dynamic map systems using modern Unity workflows and clean C# scripting. What you'll learn: - Understand core game development concepts, Unity physics, and foundational C# programming syntax - Implement essential player mechanics including double jumps, dashing, and wall sliding using the modern Input System - Create modular upgrade systems that unlock new abilities as the player explores the world - Design intelligent enemy behaviors, from basic patrolling ground units to flying hazards and boss encounters - Build dynamic UI systems, interactive menus, and a functional mini-map to guide players through your levels - Manage game state, saving progression, and persistent data across different scenes using ScriptableObjects The course starts with essential terminology and Unity interface fundamentals before moving step-by-step through character movement, level progression, and enemy logic. You will study clear code explanations and conceptual breakdowns designed to build your confidence block by block. This course is designed for absolute beginners, aspiring game designers, and artists looking to learn the programming side of game creation. No prior coding or game engine experience is required. Start your game development journey and bring your 2D action-adventure ideas to life.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (2)

Agustín Vargas UY Verified learner
★ 5 · June 29, 2026

Solid course. It provided a good foundation. I'd prefer if some of the later modules had more challenging tasks, though.

Javier Garcia KE Verified learner
★ 4 · June 8, 2026

It was a pretty good course overall. Some parts moved a little fast for me, but the examples were generally helpful. Worth the time investment.

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