koobas.hobune.stream
2D or 3D settings for a 2.5D game?
By 2.5D, I mean 3D models in a 2D environment- gameplay a long the X and Y axis. No sprites are used at all.
Would I be using 3D physics rather than 2D physics? Would I still set the camera to Orthographic? Spherecasting instead of circlecasting for checking grounded status?
Basically, are all the new 2D features in Unity mainly for sprites, rather than a 2D perspective?
Choosing 2D or 3D when setting up a new project just changes a few default settings. You can always change them later. Unity will run your project in a 3D environment either way.
2D physics will always be faster on performance. However 3D physics can give you better accuracy with a 3D model. This will depend on weather your model has any significant dimension changes along the Z axis.
Orthographic versus perspective is always a matter of what looks best for your game. You can use a perspective camera in a 2D game, and an orthographic camera in a 3D game without any problems.
Can't comment on the new 2D tools as I haven't started playing with them yet.
Yes, 2D functions and components only work with Sprites (anything that has Sprite Renders). I know this because I am in the process of making a 2.5D game and I have been doing it for half a year now. Use 3D. Also, you could use orthographic or perspective mode... whatever you like
Hey, I am also planning to make a 2.5D game, though I will be using 2D sprites that were made by converting 3D models. It would be more beneficial for me to use the 2D function, right?
