Visual Effects for Games in Unity - Beginner To Intermediate

📚 **Global Course Rating:** 4.58 **Recent Reviews Summary:** **Pros:** - 🎓 **Comprehensive Content:** The course is well-prepared and provides in-depth knowledge with a fantastic passion for teaching (Reviewer 2). - 💡 **Great Starting Point:** It's an excellent starting point for learning VFX, particularly suitable for beginners (Reviewers 3, 4, 7, 10, 15, 18, 20). - 👍 **Positive Teaching Style and Vibe:** The author has a positive vibe and the teaching style is understandable and warms the heart (Reviewers 9, 13, 17). - ✨ **Engaging and Practical:** The course is engaging, allowing learners to play around with colors and effects, and gives good information about the system (Reviewers 6, 8, 21). - 🧠 **Solid Learning Curve:** Provides a clear and interesting learning curve for those who are new to VFX in Unity (Reviewers 5, 14, 22). - 🌟 **Excellent Teacher with Experience:** Gabriel, the instructor, is knowledgeable and has experience on the subject, which is evident through his teaching (Reviewers 11, 19, 23). - 🎬 **Real-World Application:** The course content is still relevant even though the course is a few years old, suggesting that newer courses from the same instructor are likely to be of similar quality (Reviewers 12, 24). - 💖 **Community Recommendation:** Highly recommended for those embarking on the journey of VFX in Unity and for indie game developers (Reviewers 20, 25). **Cons:** - 🎭 **Outdated Software Version:** The course uses an older version of Unity, and some elements like Shadergraph materials may not work as intended (Reviewer 26). - 🔧 **Technical Issues:** Sometimes the on-screen button pressing is not clearly visible, which can be a hindrance to understanding (Reviewer 16). - 📝 **Software Used Not Accessible to All:** Uses Photoshop for making textures, which may not be accessible to all learners, especially developers who prefer or have Gimp (Reviewer 23). - 🤔 **Lack of Theory in Some Areas:** There are moments where more theory could be beneficial, such as with render Layer Ordering (Reviewer 27). - 📚 **Need for Updates and Supplementary Material:** The class needs to be updated to the current version of Unity, and some learners have found alternative ways to complete the course despite these issues (Reviewer 26). **Additional Notes:** - The course includes quizzes at the end to test what has been learned, which adds an interactive element to the learning experience (Reviewer 28). - Some learners suggest that additional sections explaining each element of the particle system and why certain changes are made would be beneficial for understanding and application (Reviewer 29, Reviewer 30). **Overall Verdict:** This course is a solid choice for beginners looking to dive into VFX in Unity. While there are some outdated elements and potential areas for improvement, the quality of instruction and the practical knowledge imparted make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about particle systems and effects in Unity. It is recommended that learners use this course as a foundation and consult more up-to-date resources or additional courses from the same instructor to stay current with Unity's latest features. Gabriel's teaching style and clear explanations are commendable, and his other courses are likely to maintain the quality seen in this one.