How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX - Amazon
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This course will explore how to create a game called Giga Gal. Giga Gal is a platformer in which you run, collect energy packs, jump a bunch, and shoot enemies.
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- Skills and Training
- LibGDX
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- Robot
- Robot-Blasting
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Approx. 8 weeks
Assumes 6hrs/wk (work at your own pace)
Built by Join thousands of students Course Summary'2D Game Development with libGDX' explored the basics of the libGDX game framework, from simple drawing to user input.
This course will use those skills to create a much more sophisticated platforming game called GigaGal. In creating GigaGal, you'll learn about sprite drawing, keeping track of complex game state, controlling interactions between game entities, and also how to load and manage level data.
Why Take This Course?Making and playing games is easily the most fun you can have with a computer, but there are real career opportunities here as well. Over the last decade, mobile gaming has grown into a huge market. Independent game developers are enjoying unparalleled success, and established gaming studios are hiring faster than ever.
In the course '2D Game Development with libGDX' you learned to build a simple game. Now, you'll learn to build a platformer. These are the skills you'll need to enter the world of professional game development.
Prerequisites and RequirementsThis course builds on '2D Game Development with libGDX', so taking that course first is strongly recommended. Otherwise, you'll need familiarity with the basics of libGDX.
This course assumes basic proficiency with Java and Android Studio, including working with collections, implementing interfaces, and extending abstract classes. It is also assumed that you can read and understand documentation and source code.
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 P2: Space Kerfuffle Build a "shoot-em-up" game that can be used with a keyboard or mobile device, manages image, animation, and level assets. Syllabus Level 2-1: Sprites and AnimationsLearn to draw using predefined sprites and combine sprites into animations and stretchable nine-patches. Finally, you'll learn to pack many sprites into a texture atlas that can be efficiently loaded by your game.
Level 2-2: The PlayerCreate GigaGal and give her the ability to move and jump. You'll add separate sprites for facing left, facing right, standing, and jumping. Then, you will add an animation for GigaGal's walk.
Level 2-3: The PlatformsAdd the platforms to GigaGal and allow GigaGal to jump on them and fall off again.
Level 2-4: The CameraSet up the camera to follow GigaGal around the level.
Level 2-5: The EnemiesAdd GigaGal's evil robot adversaries.
Level 2-6: The BulletsLet GigaGal fight back with her arm cannon and create awesome explosions when she scores a hit.
Level 2-7: Level LoadingWith the gameplay complete, add the ability to load level data created in an external tool.
Level 2-8: Adding the HUD and onscreen controlsAdd a score display, lives counter, and on screen controls for mobile players.
How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX - Amazon