Adding Additional Mechanics Pt.1

Now that the core of the game is nearing completion, it is time to start looking at additional frameworks to help build up the gameplay.

First on my to-do list was adding the ability to enable thrusters while a key was pressed. This was done by adding a few if() statements in the Update() function of the Player script. The code increases the player’s speed and enables the thruster graphic when it detects the LeftShift key is pressed down, and reverts the changes when the key is released.

Next, I will be making some changes to the Shield