Shoot'Em Up Kit 2D / Getting Started

We recommend starting by watching the tutorial videos, which you can find HERE.

You'll find these videos throughout the documentation, but it's a good idea to bookmark the tutorials in your browser!

Shoot'Em Up Kit 2D is composed of multiple asset packs, each bringing its own unique style and functionality.

Main Art Packs:

Space Shooter Art Pack 01
Space Shooter Art Pack 02
Space Shooter Art Pack 03

Galaga Essentials

Each pack provides a distinctive visual style and includes essential behavior scripts to streamline your development process.

The foundation of Shoot'Em Up Kit 2D is powered by two custom-built frameworks developed by Playniax:

Ignition A versatile, general-purpose framework.

Pyro A framework designed specifically for shoot'em up-style games.

The included prefabs extensively use Unity's standard components, combined with those from Ignition and Pyro.

This ensures that even with minimal knowledge of these frameworks, you can easily create a functional game.

The prefabs are designed as a cohesive ecosystem, allowing them to interact seamlessly and bring your game to life in no time.

However, you are not limited to using these frameworks.

You can choose to create your own behavior scripts and still leverage the sprites provided by Shoot'Em Up Kit 2D, which are invaluable assets on their own.

In addition to the frameworks and assets, Shoot'Em Up Kit 2D includes powerful tools to enhance your game development experience or to navigate through the project.

Product Navigator

The Product Navigator is an optional feature that helps you quickly browse sample scenes, access essential tools, and find links to the documentation.

It's designed to save time and streamline navigation through our products, but you can always access scenes and assets directly in Unity using the traditional methods you're familiar with.

SHMUP Builder

The SHMUP Builder is an intuitive yet robust tool that allows you to design your own shoot'em up games with ease.

Easy to Use: Perfect for beginners, yet versatile enough for advanced users.

Instant Fun: Thanks to the included assets, you can start building your game right away.

Sequencer

A key feature of the SHMUP Builder is the Sequencer.

The Sequencer lets you create and manage your shoot'em up using Advanced Spawners.

With just a few clicks on its intuitive interface, you can design entire levels and mechanics effortlessly.

Even complex shooters can be built quickly, saving you hours of development time.



With these tools, Shoot'Em Up Kit 2D empowers you to create professional-quality shoot'em up games, whether you're just starting out or are an experienced developer.

Now continue with Prefabs