3.5 Adding Player Controls

Now let’s allow the player to control the cube using keyboard input.

Step 1: Update the Script
Modify the Update() method:

void Update() {
    float moveHorizontal = Input.GetAxis("Horizontal");
    float moveVertical = Input.GetAxis("Vertical");

    Vector3 movement = new Vector3(moveHorizontal, 0, moveVertical);
    transform.Translate(movement * Time.deltaTime * 5);
}

Explanation:

• Input.GetAxis: Captures keyboard input.
  • "Horizontal": Maps to arrow keys (← and →) or A/D.
  • "Vertical": Maps to arrow keys (↑ and ↓) or W/S.
• Vector3: Combines the input into a single direction.

Step 2: Test It

1. Save the script.
2. Press Play and use the arrow keys or WASD to move the cube.