2D Game Development with libGDX - Amazon
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This course explores how to use LibGDX to build 2D games that run anywhere, from web browsers to mobile devices. At the end you will create a full game, called Icicles.
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- IT Development
- Web
- 2D Game
- Game Developer
- LibGDX
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Approx. 8 weeks
Assumes 6hrs/wk (work at your own pace)
Built by Join thousands of students Course SummaryThis course explores how to use LibGDX to build 2D games that run anywhere, from web browsers to mobile devices. We start with simple drawings, and then turn to simple animations, physics, and user input handling. Finally, we create a full game, called Icicles, where icicles rain down from the top of the screen, and the player must dodge them using the arrow keys or by tilting their phone.
Why Take This Course?You already know that making and playing games is the most fun you can have with a computer, but if you need more convincing, you should know that over the last decade, mobile gaming has grown into a huge market. It's full of opportunities for independent game developers, or for people looking to join established gaming studios.
If you want the skills to turn your game ideas into reality, or get ready to jump into professional game development, this is the course for you.
Prerequisites and RequirementsThis course assumes basic proficiency with Java, including working with collections, implementing interfaces, and extending abstract classes. It is also assumed that you can read and understand documentation and source code.
Proficiency with Git and Android Studio is helpful, but not required.
To brush up on these skills, consider taking Intro to Java Programming, and How to Install Android Studio.
See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.
What Will I Learn? Projects P1: Outbreak Build a "Breakout" style game with keyboard and mobile device controls, collision detection, and a defined set of rules to make the base game more difficult. Syllabus Level 1-1: Intro to Cross Platform Game DevelopmentLearn how LibGDX allows you write a game once, then deploy to to both Android and iOS devices, as well as desktop computers and web browsers. Also explore the functionality that the LibGDX game framework provides.
Level 1-2: Intro to LibGDXImport and your first LibGDX project, run it on your computer and Android device, and learn the basic structure of a LibGDX game.
Level 1-3: DrawingUse the LibGDX ShapeRenderer object to draw some simple shapes (and some not-so-simple fractals).
Level 1-4: Cameras and ViewportsUse a camera to focus the player's field of view on a portion of a larger game world, and learn to use viewports to simplify camera management.
Level 1-5: MovementCreate simple animations and physics effects by updating the game world over time. Also learn to break up a complex game into separate screens.
Level 1-6: User InputHandle key presses, touches, and accelerometer input.
Level 1-7: Growing IciclesCreate the core of Icicles, including player controls.
Level 1-8: Polishing IciclesAdd scoring, a head-up display, and a difficulty select screen.
2D Game Development with libGDX - Amazon