Cocos2d-x v4.0 Developing Mobile Games

Name: Cocos2d-x v4.0 Developing Mobile Games
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Cocos2d-x Tutorial for Beginners , learn how to create a basic cross-platform mobile game

Created byShreedhara Chandra

Last updated 4/2021

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What you'll learn

Cocos2d-x v4.0 Developing Mobile Games
Understanding the basics of making a game in Cocos2d-x
Game Designing Skills
Game Development Skills
Games Programming Skills
Game Monetization and Marketing strategies

Course content

5 sections • 30 lectures • 2h 36m total length

Introduction1:29
Why Cocos2d-x for Mobile Games ?3:11
Setting up Cocos2d-x1:37
Installation of Cocos2d-x and tools5:38
Installation continued2:43
More about Installation1:09
Learn the cocos2d-x v4.0 installation, set up the development environment, configure PATH, and use the command line to deploy, run on the simulator, and create or compile projects.

Create a new game in commandline5:56
Learn to create a new cocos2d-x v4.0 mobile game from the command line, naming your project, applying templates, organizing resources and Makefile configurations, and building for Linux, Windows, and Android.
Running the new game on Emulator5:42
Planning a Game for Development4:34
The Source code upto this tutorial is available at https://gitlab.com/elloinc/mygame
Raise a request to get access to the code.

Adding a splash screen to the game.5:28
Loading Spritesheets in the game0:53
Creating a Main menu for the game23:38
Create a main menu for a cocos2d-x v4.0 game by building a scene, adding a background sprite, loading resources, and wiring three buttons with event handlers and focus control.
Add EventHandler to change to Game Scene7:01
Creating a Parallax Layer for Endless Scrolling12:14
Adding a Player animation to the Scene5:52
Adding Obstacles to the Game Scene2:49
Making the Player Jump on Obstacles.9:51
Making the Game end on Player hits Obstacles2:21
Learn how to end the game when the player hits an obstacle by checking bounding boxes and collisions in the update loop, triggering game over on intersection.
Adding Coins to the Game Scene8:50
Add coins to the game scene in a Cocos2d-x v4.0 mobile game by spawning coins with random points, moving them left at a speed, and managing visibility as they disappear.
Making Player consume the coins.3:48
Creating a Game Over Scene on Obstacle hit.6:14
Adding EventHandler to Reload the Game or Exit3:51
Adding Life and Coins Hud to the Game Scene9:30
Increasing the Coin score on coins hit2:23
Increase the coin score when coins are hit, implementing points logic and bonus points, and verify updates using user defaults.
Decreasing the Life of Player on Obstacles hit.4:40
Adding Music to the Game Play and on Player Coin Collect4:53
Add background music and coin-collection audio via the cocos2d-x v4.0 audio engine, balance volumes, ensure continuous playback, and trigger audio when coins are collected.
Adding Mute button settings to the Menu2:04

Requirements

Be able to develop and understand C++
Be able to understand programming concepts
Able to understand the gaming terminologies
Basics of Computer knowledge and Internet knowledge

Description

Cocos2d-x Tutorial for Beginners

In this Cocos2d-x tutorial, learn how to create a basic cross-platform game for iOS, Android, and more using C++!

Overview

Learn how to create games for almost every platform from phones to tablets to desktop computers.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a simple 2D game in Cocos2d-x with C++. And yes — there will be benefits! :]

Note: This tutorial assumes you know the basics of C++ development. If you are new to C++, be sure to read a book on the subject first.

Cocos2d-x is a mature open source cross-platform game development framework that supports 2D and 3D game creation. The engine provides rich functions such as graphics rendering, GUI, audio, network, physics, user input, etc., and is widely used in game development and interactive application construction. Its core is written in C++ and supports development in C++, Lua or JavaScript. Cocos2d-x deploys to iOS, Android, HTML5, Windows and Mac systems with features focused on native mobile platforms.

If you have any questions regarding the topics covered in this course, please feel free to ask. I'm always happy to help those who want to learn.

To summarize this is what you get:

• Complete access to HD quality videos. No monthly subscription. Learn at your own pace, whenever you want.

• Downloadable starter code and final code for each section.

• Free helpful support in the course Q&A when you have questions or get stuck.

• Various coding tasks to practice your new skills (source included).

Creation of Graphical Assets and deployable package of the game.

Sounds great? Then start this adventure today by clicking the “Take this course" button, and join me in the only course that you will need!

Who this course is for:

Beginner Game Developers who have a basic understanding of C++

Cocos2d-x v4.0 Developing Mobile Games

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Introduction6 lectures • 16min

Creating a new Cocos2d-X Mobile Game3 lectures • 16min

Designing the Game Assets : Jungle Run2 lectures • 7min

Developing the Game : JungleRun18 lectures • 1hr 56min

Thank You Message from the Author1 lecture • 1min

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