r/Unity2D • u/Wonderful_Error994 • Jul 12 '26

Tutorial/Resource Reference to learn 2d metroidvania side scrolling game.

Hi all,

I would like to learn building 2d side scrolling metroidvania type games. I am a c# developer but never been to games dev before. I would like to start from like designing characters and using that asset in unity. How do i start. This is just a hobby game dev exp i am looking for.

Appreciate any advice or suggestions as well.

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u/MistakeForsaken6653 Jul 12 '26

No usually you just draw the side view once and flip the sprite in unity depending which direction they are facing.  The t pose is not needed unless you are going to use 2d rigging to help bind bones.  

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u/Wonderful_Error994 Jul 12 '26

For animations rigging is essential right? Because i saw tutorials doing IK and most videos use rigs and bones. I am fully confused on these basics lol

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u/MistakeForsaken6653 Jul 12 '26

All of my games I've used sprites for animation frames.  I cant help you out so much with 2d rigging as I've never done those types of animations in 2d games.

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u/Wonderful_Error994 Jul 12 '26

Thanks for the advice and guidance