Car Tutor was a special project I created as part of my family’s yearly “surprise” tradition. That year, I drew my younger brother, who had just started taking driving lessons. Inspired by his new challenge, I decided to create a playful game to “teach” him how to drive in a safe and forgiving virtual environment.
The Game
The game mimics the basics of driving but adds a fun twist. Players control a car, collecting gems while avoiding obstacles like flaming barrels, trees, and other vehicles. The lighthearted gameplay was designed to provide an enjoyable, arcade-style driving experience.
Lessons Learned and Challenges
This project was another important step in my Unity learning journey. Key takeaways included:
- Visual Effects: Using Unity’s Visual Effect Graph to create toon-style flames and other engaging visuals.
- Physics Simulation: Gaining hands-on experience with Unity’s physics system, including vehicle dynamics and collision handling.
- Scope Management: The game was intentionally kept small in scope, completed over weekends within a one-month timeline.
Outcome
The project was well-received and served its purpose as a fun and personalized gift. It also helped me strengthen my understanding of Unity’s visual effects and physics systems, laying the groundwork for future projects.
You can explore the source code for the project on GitHub.
