Protect the moon

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Github 2 HoursVisual scripting, UIO3DE 23.10.3. April 28, 2024

This topic contains video tutorials that will guide you through creating a side scrolling shooter with Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Video Tutorial Series: Create “Protect the moon” with O3DE

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Project setup

Creating the Main Menu

Setting up project assets

Player movement

Enemies & Spawning

Projectiles & Collisions

Scoring and Lives part 1

Scoring and Lives part 2

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