We also need to create a new variable for our character in the ‘Controls’ script, which in this case we can call crystals. That will be an integer, seeing as you can’t collect .3 of a crystal.

In part two of this tutorial we look at adding hazards, multiple platforms, ground detection and much more to create a basic but fun platformer.

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