iOS Maze Games with Swift, Sprite Kit and Designed in Tiled

Name: iOS Maze Games with Swift, Sprite Kit and Designed in Tiled
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Learn how to program a Universal iOS game from scratch using Swift, Sprite Kit and design levels with Tiled or Xcode 6

Created byJustin Dike

Last updated 1/2017

English

What you'll learn

Build an app from scratch
Import a Tiled file into a Swift / Sprite Kit based project
Parse any XML data into a Swift / Sprite Kit based project
Play audio, either through an SKAction or AVAudioPlayer
Setup swipe gestures in an SKView
Pull children from a Sprite Kit Scene file and replace them with custom classes
Setup a SKPhysicsContactDelegate and listen for bodies contacting each other
Center a Sprite Kit world around a specific child

Course content

5 sections • 44 lectures • 7h 19m total length

Introduction to the Series5:05
Starting Game Assets and source projects0:03
Initial Setup With Xcode13:08
In this video we will take a short tour of Xcode and bring in our initial assets to use throughout the course.
Course Primers0:20
Adding the Hero Class16:32
In this video we will create our Hero class, which is a subclass of SKNode.
Moving the Hero16:22
In this video we will move the character using the update function.
Gestures10:14
In this video we will add gesture recognizers so we can swipe the screen and move the hero in a particular direction
Gestures (Continued) and Changing SKTextures10:17
This video continues right where the previous one left off.
Adding physics to the Hero class9:26
In this video we will add physics properties to the Hero class and discuss each
Adding physics (continued)8:34
This video continues right where the previous one left off.
Section 1 - Quiz

Introduction to Section 21:24
Creating the Maze Boundaries13:40
In this video we will begin creating our Boundary class with Swift and Sprite Kit. These will be the maze walls.
Creating the Maze Boundaries (continued)12:28
This video continues right where the previous one left off.
Adding the Physics Contact Delegate12:29
In this video, we will setup the SKPhysicsContactDelegate in the GameScene.swift file which will enable us to react to contacts between physics objects.
Introduction to Using Tiled11:46
In this video, we will incorporate Tiled a free program to help us layout and design levels. This software makes it much easier and faster (in your instructors opinion) then using the SpriteKit Scene editor
Parsing the Tiled File (or any XML data)11:05
In this video, we will parse the Tiled file which is essentially just XML data.
Parsing the Tiled File (continued)11:45
This video continues right where the previous one left off.
Centering the Hero10:28
In this video, we will center the mazeWorld instance around the hero.
Creating the Star Class (pickup object to pass levels)17:48
In this video, we'll create a "pickup" type class (think pellets), called Stars. If you pick up them all, you'll clear the stage.
Creating the Star Class (continued)8:17
This video continues right where the previous one left off.
End of Section 2 Quiz

Introduction to Section 31:30
Adding Sensor Nodes to the Hero16:15
In this video, we will add sensor nodes around the hero, to detect which walls are currently blocked. If blocked, we will register that us the next "desired direction". When the passage clears, the hero will automatically turn that way.
Using the Sensor Nodes to Detect Boundary Contacts13:29
In this video, we'll actually use the sensor nodes.
Creating a Mass-less Edge Boundary Around the World16:25
In this video, we will create a mass-less edge boundary around the world by extending the functionality of our Boundary class.
Placing Enemies in the World10:06
In this video, we will create an Enemy class and place the enemies with either our Tiled file or SKS file.
Placing Enemies in the World (continued)8:50
This video continues right where the previous one left off.
Moving Enemies13:16
In this video we will move the enemies based on the location of the hero.
Moving Enemies (continued)11:56
This video continues right where the previous one left off.
Adding More Enemy Logic12:21
In this video, we will refine the enemy logic and create a variable factor for how quickly they can find the hero.
Refining the Logic More5:50
This video continues where the previous one left off.
Reloading the Level and Enemies Bumping Each Other12:03
In this video we will reload the current level. We will also add a little code for enemies bumping off of each other.
End of Section 3 Quiz

Introduction to Section 41:38
Getting Hero Settings from a Property List File10:21
In this video we will add a property list file and use that to setup the hero characters properties and animation frames.
Getting Hero Settings (continued)11:18
This video continues right where the previous one left off.
Game Settings from the Property List File13:05
In this video we will use the GameData.plist to set some initial game settings (like whether to show physics bodies, use Tiled files, set the amount of parallax, and gravity)
Getting Level Data from the Property List File9:57
In this video we will create an Array in the property list and store the data for each level here (properties like hero speed, enemy speed, TMX file, next SKS file to load, etc)
Getting Level Data (continued)8:37
This video continues right where the previous one left off.
Loading the Next Level After Getting All Stars17:19
In this video we will load the next level if the hero collects all stars.
Adding a Text Label10:21
In this video, we will add a text label using a custom font.
Including a Parallax Background14:42
In this video we will add a parallax background that moves at an offset value in relation to the rest of the world.
Adding Sounds13:53
In this video, we will add sounds to the game using SKActions and using the AVAudioPlayer
End of Section 4 Quiz

Requirements

Have a Mac running Xcode 6 or 6.1
While not required, to test on your actual device you'll need to be Registered Apple Developer

Description

Classic game concepts. Modern programming.

When you think of maze games, you’ll probably think of Pac-Man, which isn’t hard to argue is the most popular game of all time. At that game’s core is a simple hook. Move at high speeds and don’t get caught, which is a fun concept for any player of any age. Even today some of the most popular games don’t rely on much more than a classic hook: something that is easy to play, but impossible to beat. A game like Flappy Bird is a recent testament to that.

In this tutorial series, we’ll look at programming a conceptually simple game, but one that can be expanded in a hundred different directions using Apple’s amazingly easy physics engine. You’ll learn the latest in iOS programming technology: Swift and Sprite Kit. Then for level design, you’ll get two options: create levels within Xcode 6 using the new Scene editor, or take a step outside Xcode and use Tiled, a free level design program which in our opinion, is a tad more refined and speeds up level creation.

After this series, you will be a game developer! Ready to submit your first app for the iPhone, iPad, and possibly even Apple Watch. Plus using software like Apportable, you can even export your app to Android and a plethora of other devices.

Who this course is for:

Anyone with zero knowledge of Sprite Kit or Swift
Anyone who wants to build great games and get a foundation in solid programming techniques
Anyone that wants to choose between using Tiled or the SpriteKit Scene Editor
Prior programming experience is not required, but won't hurt

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Creating a Hero for the Maze10 lectures • 1hr 30min

Boundaries, Contacts, Tiled and Star Classes10 lectures • 1hr 51min

Sensing Walls and Adding Enemies11 lectures • 2hr 2min

Property List, Loading the Next Level, Text, Sounds and More10 lectures • 1hr 51min

Bonus Lessons - Easy extensions with the final project3 lectures • 5min

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