How to Create a Platformer with a Story - GameMaker Studio 2

Let's start working on the game!

The v2.3 update to GameMaker Studio brought a major change to how Scripts work, so here's what you need to do in order to avoid errors

In this lecture, we make the player movement (using states) and code tile collisions.

In this lecture, we create the camera.

Let's make the player able to attack!

It's time to create an enemy and code its AI!

In this lecture, we code the knockback & death for the enemies.

No game's challenging without limited lives! In this lecture, you'll learn how to draw hearts for lives.

It's time to code the knockback & death for the player.

In this lecture, we'll add coins in the game.

What game is enjoyable without any sounds in it? In this lecture, you'll learn how music & sounds can be added in the game.

It's time to add more fun elements to our game!

In this lecture, we'll add NPCs and add text boxes using my asset.

Let's add another level in the game!

Debugging is a crucial part of programming. In this lecture, we'll find out why the lives & score are reset when entering a new level.

Water is fun! In this lecture, you'll learn how to add water using tiles.

Let's make an inventory to hold items for the player.

In this lecture, we'll make the inventory show up when the game is paused.

In this lecture, you'll learn how to use a surface to make the game freeze when it is paused.

Let's add a boss to the game!

In this lecture, we'll lock the path that will open only when the boss is defeated.

In this lecture, you'll learn how to make a cross-fade effect to change the music when the boss appears.

In this lecture, we'll be making the main menu for the game.

Let's add a text intro in our game to give players an idea of what is going on.

Saving is a crucial aspect of larger games. So in this lecture, you'll learn how to make a save & load system.

Parallax backgrounds give a sense of depth in a platformer. So, let's add 'em!

The course comes to an end... but not your learning!