Lecture 17: Character Controller

Introduction

This lecture focuses on how to switch between different types of character controllers in Highrise Studio, enhancing the way players interact with your game.

What Is a Character Controller in Unity?

A character controller manages how characters move within a game. It's crucial for creating lifelike and responsive movements for player characters.

Adding Character Controller to Your Game

By default, Highrise Studio uses the Tap to Move controller, which lets you move your character by tapping on the screen. Additionally, we offer a Joystick controller, which uses a virtual joystick for movement.

Make sure you've watched Lecture 15: Prefab Variants before continuing with this lecture.

Steps to Switch Character Controller

1. Open your WorldScene Variant (see Lecture 15 on creating a variant).
2. In the inspector panel, add the JoystickCharacterController component.
3. Assign audio shaders for footstep walk and run sounds.
4. Set Movement/Movement as the External input action to enable keyboard control for desktop users.
5. Remove the PlayerCharacterController component from the world scene variant.
6. Press Play to test the new controller setup in your scene.

Benefits of Using Character Controllers

Character controllers make it easy and intuitive for players to move characters in your game. They provide various customization options, allowing you to tailor the gaming experience to fit your design and the player's needs.

YouTube Tutorial

Conclusion

Character controllers are vital for developing engaging and smooth gameplay. By using different types of controllers, you can significantly enhance the player's interaction with your game, making it more enjoyable and immersive.