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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.
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.
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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