Beyond development

Expanding on the Platformer Essentials Cookbook, this course focuses on applying game design fundamentals and techniques to a concrete Godot Engine 4.7 project.

Making a game is easier than ever nowadays, but making good games became harder. AI can now solve nearly any technical aspect of making a game: from coding (like Claude) to art (with Midjourney).

But there's something AI doesn't have: direction. An AI can't understand how to pace a game, the rhythm of a level, and how humans react to incentives placed in a game.

AI can't feel, you can. And this course will help you make Platformer games that feel great.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamentals of platformer game mechanics
• Essential coding practices using Godot Engine 4.x
• Level design and gameplay balancing
• Tips and tricks for polishing your game

For that we are going to integrate all these gameplay elements into a holistic Platformer game:

By the end of the course, you will not only have the Essential Godot template to make platformers, but you will also understand how each system compounds into gameplay.

Course Highlights

• Game design principles and fundamentals
• Step-by-step tutorials
• Note-taking and personalized interface
• Practical exercises and assignments
• Starting and final project files