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Advanced Tower Defense Mechanics and Customization

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Advanced Tower Defense Mechanics and Customization

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Advanced level

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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement destructible enemies with health systems and visual healthbars.

  • Customize turret properties and integrate them into gameplay for dynamic strategies.

  • Use particle systems and sound effects to enhance the game’s visual and auditory experience.

  • Create dynamic wave-based spawning and in-game currency systems to balance game difficulty.

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February 2026

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will dive into building destructible enemies for your Tower Defense game. You will learn how to use Scriptable Objects to efficiently manage enemy data, implement healthbars for visual feedback, and create a damage system to reduce enemy health. Additionally, we’ll fine-tune turret accuracy to ensure that the gameplay is both challenging and satisfying.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will explore advanced customization techniques using Scriptable Objects. You’ll gain hands-on experience in customizing turret and enemy properties to create unique gameplay experiences. From defining different turret types and behaviors to customizing enemy units and improving game performance with collider adjustments, this section empowers you to create a truly unique Tower Defense game.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on the key visual and audio elements that make your Tower Defense game come alive. You will learn to design immersive environments, enhance turret and enemy effects with shooting sounds and explosions, and optimize particle systems for both realism and performance. By the end of this section, your game will feature polished and engaging audio-visual effects to improve the overall gameplay experience.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover the foundational mechanics of a Tower Defense game. You will learn how to implement wave-based enemy spawning, refine game pacing, and create a dynamic currency and upgrade system. Additionally, we’ll build an intuitive UI to track game progress and integrate essential mechanics such as life tracking and game-over conditions. This section will help you add complexity and depth to your game, making it more engaging and rewarding for players.

What's included

10 videos1 reading3 assignments

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