2D Platformer Character Controller for Unity

Provides more precise and snappier controls for a platformer game than the default Unity character controller.

The repository contains all required assets for a demo scene to demonstrate the controller. The important files are in the Assets/Scripts/ folder.

Features

• Raycast based collision detection
• Wall jumping and wall sliding
• Support for one-way platforms with the ability to drop through
• Reactive jump: Jump input is still recognized right before and after being grounded or after touching a wall
• Ability to control jump height by releasing the jump button mid jump

Not supported:

• Slopes
• Moving platforms

Setting up

1. Add the MovementController.cs and Player.cs scripts to your player game object.
2. Make sure the player has a Box Collider 2D attached to it.
3. Set up the collision masks inside the inspector.
4. Start tweaking the parameters!

One-way platforms:

1. Attach Edge Collider 2D to the platform game object.
2. Tag the platform as Platform.

Pressing "Down" on a platform will make the player fall through it.

Resources:

• Creating 2D Games in Unity 4.5 playlist by 3DBuzz
• The hobbyist coder #1: 2D platformer controller
• Platformer controls: how to avoid limpness and rigidity feelings