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Character Controllers

Last Updated: November 8, 20241.2 min read

Overview

Sceneri provides a variety of character controller components that enable immersive and dynamic player experiences across different types of games. Whether you’re building a first-person shooter, a third-person adventure, or a physics-based game, Sceneri’s controller components offer the flexibility needed to create smooth and intuitive character movement.

This article covers the key character controller components in Sceneri, including First Person Controllers, Third Person Controllers, Rigid Body Characters, Planar Movement Controllers, Rolling Ball Controllers, and Vehicle Controllers, providing you with the tools to create responsive and engaging characters.

Controller Types

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Description

  • First Person Controller

    Provides the mechanics for player movement and camera control from a first-person perspective, enabling immersive navigation and interaction within a 3D environment.

  • Planar Movement Controller

    Enables movement along a flat, two-dimensional plane, allowing objects or players to move in a specified direction while restricting vertical motion.

  • Rigid Body Character

    Simulates a character's physical properties using rigid body dynamics, allowing for realistic movement, collision, and interaction with the environment based on physics forces.

  • Rolling Ball Controller

    Enables the movement and physics interactions of a spherical object, allowing it to roll and respond to forces like gravity and user input within a 3D environment.

  • Third Person Controller

    Enables player movement and camera control from a third-person perspective, allowing for dynamic character navigation and interaction

  • Vehicle Controller

    Manages the movement, steering, and physics interactions of a vehicle, allowing for realistic control over acceleration, braking, and handling within a 3D environment.

Choosing the Right Controller

Selecting the right character controller component depends on the type of game you are developing and the kind of player experience you want to create:

  • First-Person Controller: Ideal for FPS or immersive exploration games.
  • Third-Person Controller: Perfect for adventure, RPGs, and action games where you want to control a character from an external viewpoint.
  • Rigid Body Character Controller: Best for physics-based games requiring realistic movement and interactions with the environment.
  • Planar Movement Controller: Suitable for games with flat navigation, such as 2D or top-down puzzle games.
  • Rolling Ball Controller: Great for games that involve physics-based challenges or puzzle-solving with rolling mechanics.
  • Vehicle Controller: Essential for racing games, driving simulations, or games involving vehicular navigation.

Summary

By leveraging Sceneri’s character controller components, you can create smooth and dynamic gameplay experiences that enhance immersion and player engagement.

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