Game Overview:
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Title: Shoot Them Down
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Genre: Arcade / Shooter
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Platform: Android and iOS (also buildable on Windows, PS4, PSP, XBOX)
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Objective:
Survive by:-
Shooting enemies
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Avoiding obstacles
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Managing your energy (shooting consumes energy)
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Collecting battery drops to recharge energy
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Reaching the farthest distance possible to beat your record
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Technical Details:
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Game Engine: Unity3D
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Unity Version: 5.6.2f1
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Programming Language: Visual C#
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Folder Structure:
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Assets/Scenes/Main Menu
– Start the game from here. -
Code is modular and easily extendable for learning purposes.
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How to Run the Game:
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Download and Extract Files
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Unzip the downloaded project folder (
Shoot Them Down.zip
).
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Open Project in Unity
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Use Unity Editor version 5.6.2f1 or newer (for compatibility).
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Navigate to:
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Double-click the Main Menu scene to open it.
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Play/Test in Unity
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Press the Play button to test it in the Unity editor.
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Build for Device
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Go to
File → Build Settings
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Select target platform (e.g., Android or iOS).
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Click Build and Run (Ensure SDK/NDK and device support are configured).
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Gameplay Features:
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Shooting Mechanic: Destroys enemies blocking the path.
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Energy System: Shooting drains energy. Recharge via battery drops.
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Randomized Battery Drops: Batteries fall randomly or after defeating enemies.
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Endless Gameplay: Encourages players to beat their own high scores.
Tips for Learners:
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Use this game to practice:
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Physics (
Rigidbody
,Collider
components) -
UI development (
Canvas
,Score Text
,Energy Bar
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Scripting in C# (
Enemy
,Player
,Spawner
,Energy System
)
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Challenge: Try exporting the game to Windows or console platforms and fix any script compatibility issues.
Conclusion:
“Shoot Them Down” is a great starting point for Unity newcomers to explore mobile game development. Its straightforward logic, manageable assets, and extendable codebase make it perfect for experimentation and improvement.
Download Here: Shoot_Them_Down Project Code