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🚀 Advanced 2D Unity Player Controller

A polished, "juicy" 2D platformer controller built in Unity 6. This script handles physics-based movement, advanced jumping mechanics, and game-feel elements like squash-and-stretch and camera shaking.

✨ Features

• Smooth Movement: Physics-based horizontal movement with acceleration and friction.
• Variable Jump: Includes coyote time, jump buffering, and a "jump cut" (hold for higher, tap for lower).
• Dash System: Directional dashing with a dedicated cooldown and UI integration.
• Juice Components:
  • Squash & Stretch: Procedural scaling on jump and land.
  • Camera Shake: Integrated shake on dash and heavy landings.
  • Audio Manager: Easy-to-use singleton for triggering SFX and background music.

🛠️ Setup Instructions

1. Requirements

• Unity 6 (or 2022.3 LTS+)
• Input System Package (Comes pre-configured for the New Input System)
• TextMesh Pro (For in-game signs/instructions)

2. Player Setup

1. Attach the PlayerMovement.cs script to your Player GameObject.
2. Assign a Rigidbody 2D (Set Collision Detection to Continuous and Interpolate to Interpolate).
3. Create a child GameObject called GroundCheck at the player's feet and assign it to the script.
4. Set your Ground Layer in the Inspector so the player knows what is walkable.

3. Audio & Camera Setup

1. AudioManager: Create an empty object with the AudioManager.cs script. Add two AudioSource components (one for Music, one for SFX). Link them in the Inspector.
2. Camera: Attach CameraFollow.cs to your Main Camera (or a Camera Holder). Adjust the Dead Zone and Look Ahead sliders to fit your level scale.

🎮 Controls

Action	Key / Button
Move	A / D or Left Stick
Jump	Space / South Button
Dash	Left Shift / West Button

📝 License

This project is free to use for personal and commercial projects.