Installation

Shape Storm works out of the box - import, open a scene, and hit play. This guide walks you through the setup process.

Note

Shape Storm is completely Unity 6 Compatible.

Prerequisites

• Unity Version: 2021.3 LTS or newer recommended
• Platform: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Build Targets: Standalone (Windows/Mac/Linux) and WebGL supported

Installation Steps

Step 1: Import the Package

Import Shape Storm through Unity’s Package Manager:

1. Open your Unity project
2. Navigate to Window > Package Manager
3. Click on My Assets
4. Search for the Shape Storm package
5. Click on Import to project to add the project files

Step 2: Locate the Scenes

After import, find the Shape Storm scenes in your project:

ShapeStorm/
├── Audio/              # Music tracks and sound effects
├── Fonts/              # Typography assets
├── Post Processing/    # Visual effects and post-processing profiles
├── RetroDev/           # Random utility package for RNG
├── Scenes/             # Game scenes (Menu, Loading, Game)
├── Scripts/            # All game logic and behavior scripts
└── Sprites/            # Visual assets and sprite sheets

Step 3: Add Scenes to Build Settings

For the game to function properly, all three scenes must be in your build settings:

1. Open File > Build Settings
2. Drag these scenes into the “Scenes In Build” list in this order:
   • Menu.unity (Index 0)
   • Loading.unity (Index 1)
   • Game.unity (Index 2)

Note

Scene order matters - the game transitions between scenes based on these indices.

Step 4: Open the Menu Scene

1. In the Project window, navigate to Assets/Scenes
2. Double-click Menu.unity to open it

Step 5: Hit Play

Click the Play button in the Unity editor. You should see:

1. Splash screens (if enabled)
2. Main menu with the Shape Storm logo and background
3. Click “Start” to enter shape selection
4. Choose a ship shape
5. Loading screen with randomized hints
6. Gameplay with your selected ship

Platform-Specific Notes

WebGL Builds

• Background videos require URLs instead of video clips
• Set video URLs in the MainMenu component’s “WebGL Video URL” field
• Test in a web server environment, not by opening the HTML file directly

Standalone Builds

• All features work without modification
• Background videos use VideoClip assets directly
• Controllers automatically detected and supported

Troubleshooting

Scene Transitions Don’t Work

• Verify all three scenes are in Build Settings
• Check scene order: Menu (0), Loading (1), Game (2)
• Ensure scene names match exactly

No Audio Playing

• Check Audio Listener is present in each scene’s main camera
• Verify audio clips are assigned in the AudioManager
• Check volume sliders in the settings menu

Player Won’t Move

• Verify Input System settings in Edit > Project Settings > Input Manager
• Check if the Controls component has key bindings assigned
• For controller: ensure controller is detected before starting the game

Missing References in Inspector

• This usually means prefabs or assets weren’t imported
• Re-import the package
• Check console for specific missing asset errors

Next Steps

Now that Shape Storm is running, you’re ready to customize it:

• Menu & Branding - Customize title, colors, and assets
• Player & Controls - Adjust movement and input
• Combat & Enemies - Configure weapons and AI

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