Pro Camera 2D
PRICE £35/$45 | DEVELOPER Luís Pedro Fonseca | WEBSITE www.procamera2d.com
Pro Camera 2D is a modular camera plugin that provides one of the very best camera solutions for any 2D or 2.5D game. Having a plugin that gives you every tool that you need, as well as a range of features that will enhance your gameplay, is a no-brainer for less than £35. It quite simply wouldn’t be worth your time to develop it from scratch.
Supporting all three axes (XY, XZ, and YZ) as well as orthographic or perspective cameras, this camera plugin truly does it all. Every feature is perfectly suited to creating a camera that will put the user experience front and centre. I especially love the Forward Focus feature that ensures the camera always stays slightly ahead of the character, no matter which direction they are travelling in. Rails can also be set up to better predict changes in level height, and a nice little shake option is also ideal for giving visual feedback for any intense moments within your game.
All features have parameters that are easily customisable, so you can make sure that it’ll work exactly according to your requirements. With over 20 features and extensions, you can be sure there’s plenty of functionality to make your ingame camera movement look highly professional.
Compatibility is a vital part of any Unity plugin. There’s no use having the latest and greatest plugin if it significantly limits your user base. Helpfully, Pro Camera 2D will work across all platforms, including older mobile phones. No worries there, then. Any advanced users that get to the end of this plugin’s functionality can easily extend it if they have the necessary knowledge. As you’d expect with a camera plugin, it supports all render pipelines, including the built-in one, the Universal Render Pipeline, and the High Definition Render Pipeline.
The plugin also has the benefit of receiving regular updates from a developer who knows the market. Through listening to the community and understanding what it needs, all updates make this app a force to be reckoned with. The app also has a strong set of documentation, which is ideal for new users who are looking to get started, or experienced ones needing any clarity on a specific setting.