Learn To Code by Making Video Games - No Experience Needed!

Start coding today by making games, learning in a fun and engaging way using GameMaker Studio 2

Created byAaron Craig

Last updated 8/2020

English

What you'll learn

Code your own video games
Think like a programmer
Use GameMaker Studio 2 like a pro
Animate sprites
Add music and sound FX
Transition between different game levels
Create a menu
Finish a complete video game

Course content

18 sections • 58 lectures • 7h 12m total length

Course Introduction1:36
In this video, I introduce myself, the course, and what you can expect from it.

Downloading & Installing GameMaker Studio 23:46
If you don't already have GameMaker Studio 2 installed, this video will walk you through the entire process.
Setting up GameMaker Studio 25:17
Let's explore GameMaker Studio and get familiar with its interface.
Running Game Domos2:41
YoYo games has many more demos and tutorials you can run, be sure to check them out. You may find something related to the game you want to make.
GameMaker 2 & 2.3 Differences7:12

Creating Your First Sprite!7:56
Time to make a sprite! We'll go over what they are, how GMS views them, and how you can make them inside of GameMaker Studio using their tools.
Animating Your Sprite5:04
Animated sprites are really just lots images put together. Let's try making one ourselves and see how GMS animates it for us.
Importing Sprites From Files2:14
There are multiple ways of getting sprites into your game, this way is nice and easy.
How To Use Sprite Sheets9:15
Sprite sheets are a collection of related sprites, usually in a format that is easily digestible for an engine like GameMaker Studio. We'll go over what they are, what separates the good from the bad, and how to use the built it tools to turn them into animated sprites in just a few steps.

Getting Into The Right Mindset4:05
Your First Line of Code8:06
Begin coding with one line of code in the step event to move the character every frame at 60 frames per second using the y position.
Variables9:40
Initialize variables in the create event and use them for movement with the equals sign. Recognize case sensitivity, reserved words, and descriptive, human-readable names.
If Else Logic8:10
Comments4:09
Reading Errors7:32
Functions Part 18:35
Functions Part 26:11

Requirements

You want to learn to make video games!
You don't need to know how to code.
No game design experience necessary.
No experience in GameMaker Studio 2 or other software required.
A computer capable of running GameMaker Studio 2

Description

If you've ever wanted to make a game, or start programming, but have been intimidated by the process, this is the course for you! We're going to make a game from scratch using GameMaker Studio 2 Trial - $0, and 0 experience required.

This course will walk you through the basics of game development, game design, programming fundamentals, and more. GameMaker Studio 2 is an awesome engine for creating 2D and 3D games with ease. Throughout this course, you'll learn to use Sprites, create Objects, change Rooms, and create your own Scripts. We'll go step by step, explaining everything along the way.

The best part is that, by the end, you'll be ready to create your own games, or branch into software development in general. You'll learn real coding, terminology, logic, and more that will help you be a great programmer and game designer.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to create video games.
Those who want to learn to code, but are scared to start.
Anyone who wants to learn software development.

Learn To Code by Making Video Games - No Experience Needed!

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Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Getting GameMaker Studio 2 Set Up4 lectures • 19min

All About Sprites4 lectures • 24min

All About Objects3 lectures • 13min

Rooms/Levels1 lecture • 5min

Learning To Code8 lectures • 56min

Your First Game!2 lectures • 25min

The Player Ship7 lectures • 46min

Game Look & Feel2 lectures • 9min

The Enemy Ship5 lectures • 35min

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