Create a Complete 2D Platformer in the Godot Engine

Learn how create 2D platformer from scratch in the Godot Engine 3, complete with particles, sound effects, UI, and more!

4.44 (933 reviews)

Udemy

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English

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Game Development

What you will learn

2D platformer mechanics - double jumping, dashing, collectables, and enemies

Polish & Game Feel - particles, camera shake, scene transitions, and sound effects

UI - main menu, pause menu, options menu, and other elements

Publishing - exporting the project executable, updating the executable icon, and changing the boot splash

Godot Engine Concepts - leveraging a variety of nodes, structuring scenes, signals, and more

Course Gallery

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Comidoc Review

Our Verdict

This course provides a solid foundation for creating 2D platformers using Godot Engine v3. While it's not without its issues - such as outdated content and faster-than-ideal pace, the depth and variety of topics covered make it a valuable resource for newcomers to game development with Godot 3.\n\nHowever, those looking to use later versions of Godot may need to spend additional time adjusting course material. It is still recommended for aspiring game developers seeking an engaging project to learn the ropes of game creation with GDScript using a familiar engine.

What We Liked

Comprehensive curriculum covering creation of a 2D platformer from scratch using Godot Engine 3.
In-depth coverage of game mechanics like double jumping, dashing, collectables and enemies.
Instruction on important aspects such as sound effects, particle effects, UI and camera shake to enhance polish & feel.
Clear instructions for exporting project executable, updating icon and changing boot splash.
Instructor provides good understanding of the subject matter.

Potential Drawbacks

A number of students mentioned that the pace is too fast; may require pausing and rewinding to follow steps.
Not updated for newer versions of Godot Engine like 3.5 or 4.0 - UI differences found from version 3.3.
Some lessons involve jumping around in code resulting in confusion due to poor planning.
Lacks clear visualization of video objectives at the beginning.