Description
Jumpstart to 2D Game Development: Godot 4.4+ for Beginners is an in-depth, hands-on course that takes aspiring developers through the exciting world of 2D game creation using the Godot 4 engine. Whether you’re brand new to game development or looking to strengthen your skills, this course walks you through multiple projects that teach you essential concepts like physics, animation, UI design, and artificial intelligence.
You’ll create several games, including Flappy Bird, Angry Birds, a Memory Game, CJ Elephant Antics, a Puzzle Adventure, a Space Shooter, and a Maze Escape, each building on the previous one to expand your expertise. Learn to use Godot’s scene system, collision detection, parallax scrolling, and physics-based gameplay, while mastering state machines, AI navigation, and dynamic level loading. By the end, you’ll have a diverse portfolio of 2D games and the confidence to design your own projects using Godot 4’s scripting and visual tools.
What You’ll Learn
- Master Godot 4 fundamentals: scenes, physics, collisions, and animation.
- Build multiple 2D games across different genres, including platformers and puzzles.
- Design immersive game levels with intuitive UI and responsive player controls.
- Implement enemy AI, navigation systems, and physics-driven gameplay.
- Learn design patterns, including state machines, event buses, and dynamic level systems.
- Develop problem-solving and coding skills applicable to real-world game projects.
Target Audience
- Beginners: Those new to game development or programming who want to start building games in Godot 4.
- Gamers: Individuals looking to turn their gaming passion into creative projects.
- Self-taught developers: People with basic coding or prior experience who want structured, professional training.
- Aspiring indie developers: Anyone looking to create and publish engaging 2D games for PC or mobile.
Prerequisites
- A computer capable of using the Vulkan renderer for Godot 4.
- No prior knowledge of the Godot engine required.
- Basic understanding of programming concepts is helpful but not necessary — visual scripting is available for beginners.
Course Topics
Course Specifications
- Publisher: Udemy
- Instructor: Richard Albert
- Language: English
- Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Lectures: 540
- Duration: 78 hours and 10 minutes
Version 2025/7
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