Create A Hyper-Casual Platformer Game On Godot 4.0!

Master the Essentials of Game Design and Development to Build a High-Scoring Hyper-Casual Platformer on Godot 4.0!

What you'll learn

Develop foundational skills in Godot 4.0 game engine, including asset manipulation and game mechanics.

Create challenging game levels with obstacles, physics, and balanced difficulty.

Understand game design principles, including sound and visual effects, to enhance player engagement.

Learn how to playtest and iterate game design to improve player retention and satisfaction.

Requirements

No experience is needed. You will Learn EVERYTHING from the ground up.

Description

Welcome to "Create a Hyper-Casual Platformer Game on Godot 4.0!" In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of game design and development to build a high-scoring hyper-casual platformer game in Godot 4.0, a free and open-source game engine.You will begin by learning how to navigate the Godot 4.0 user interface and how to import and manipulate assets such as sprites, sounds, and backgrounds. You will also gain a foundational understanding of the game mechanics that are commonly used in platformer games, including player movement, collision detection, and gravity.With these foundational skills, you will then move on to designing and creating game levels that are both challenging and engaging for players. You will learn how to design obstacles, such as moving platforms and enemies, and how to implement game physics, such as gravity and friction, to make your game feel more realistic. You will also learn how to balance the difficulty of your game to maintain player engagement and avoid frustration.In addition to level design, you will also learn about game design principles, such as sound and visual effects, that can enhance the player experience and make your game more immersive. You will learn how to create sound effects and music, and how to use visual effects such as particle systems and shaders to make your game more visually appealing.Throughout the course, you will also learn about the importance of playtesting and iteration in game design. You will learn how to playtest your game to identify areas for improvement, and how to iterate on your design to make your game more engaging for players. You will also learn about user interface design and how to create menus, buttons, and other user interface elements that are easy for players to navigate.By the end of this course, you will have created a high-scoring hyper-casual platformer game in Godot 4.0 that you can share with others. You will have gained a strong understanding of the essential skills and concepts of game design and development, including asset manipulation, game mechanics, level design, game design principles, playtesting, and iteration. You will be well-equipped to continue your game design journey and to create even more complex and engaging games in the future.Enroll today in "Create a Hyper-Casual Platformer Game on Godot 4.0!" and begin your journey towards becoming a skilled game designer and developer.

Overview

Section 1: Project Setup

Lecture 1 Install Godot

Lecture 2 Project Settings

Section 2: Parallax Background

Lecture 3 TileMap

Lecture 4 Parallax Background

Section 3: Player Setup

Lecture 5 Movement

Lecture 6 Animation

Section 4: Objects

Lecture 7 Obstacles/Boxes

Lecture 8 Collectables/Fruits

Section 5: Gaming User Interface

Lecture 9 Scoring System

Lecture 10 GameOver

Lecture 11 MainMenu

Beginners who are looking to learn Godot 4.0 & Game Programming!