Free online courseHow to make a game Platformer 2D in Java

Duration of the online course: 17 hours and 52 minutes

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Learn to create a 2D platformer in Java with this free online course. Covering game loops, animations, levels, enemies, and more for a complete game development guide.

Course Description

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of game development with this comprehensive, free online course. Designed for aspiring game developers and enthusiasts alike, this course delves deep into the intricacies of creating a 2D platformer game using Java. From understanding game loops to implementing various aspects of game mechanics, this course covers a broad range of topics.

Beginning with an overview of Java game development, participants will progress through interactive inputs and game loops that define the basic structure of a platformer. As you move forward, you'll learn how to integrate images and animations to create dynamic visuals for your game. The course also emphasizes crucial concepts such as collision detection and gravity, ensuring that your platformer offers a seamless and engaging experience.

Further into the course, you will learn about managing game states and designing intuitive menus, including pause and options screens, to enhance user interaction. Explore more advanced concepts like handling multiple levels, adding background movements, and integrating enemies for increased challenge and complexity.

Throughout the course, participants will gain insights into cleaning up code for optimum performance, working with various objects and traps, and employing sounds for an immersive gaming experience. The course also covers the addition of unique features like projectiles, death screens, and power attacks to enrich gameplay.

As you approach the final stages, consolidate your knowledge by learning to fix bugs and create your own custom levels. Extra modules offer guidance on character selection and the finer points of game aesthetics. Suitable for both beginners and those with some programming experience, this course is a definitive guide to mastering the fundamentals and advanced techniques of 2D platformer game development in Java.

Course content

  • Video class: A New Beginning - Episode #01 - Java Game Development Tutorial

    0h27m

  • Video class: INPUTS - Episode #02 - Platformer Game Tutorial Java

    0h20m

  • Video class: GAME LOOP - Episode #03 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h28m

  • Video class: HOW TO MAKE A Game Loop in Java - Platformer GameDev 2022

    0h00m

  • Video class: IMAGES - Episode #04 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h15m

  • Video class: ANIMATIONS - Episode #05 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h29m

  • Video class: GAME LOOP 2.0 - Episode #06 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h14m

  • Video class: PLAYER CLASS - Episode #07 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h27m

  • Video class: Level Creation - Episode #08 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h28m

  • Video class: Collision Detection - Episode #09 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h29m

  • Video class: GRAVITY - Episode #10 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h32m

  • Video class: GAMESTATES - Episode #11 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h25m

  • Video class: HOW TO CREATE a MENU - Episode #12 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h34m

  • Video class: PAUSE SCREEN - Episode #13 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h33m

  • Video class: PAUSE SCREEN - PART 2 - Episode #13 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h41m

  • Video class: Bigger Levels - Episode #14 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h26m

  • Video class: Background That Moves ? - Episode #15 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h17m

  • Video class: ENEMIES - Episode #16 - Part 1 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h29m

  • Video class: ENEMIES - Episode #16 - Part 2 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h24m

  • Video class: ENEMIES - Episode #16 - part 3 - Platformer Tutorial Java

    0h38m

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