Godot 4 for Game Creators: Learn Game Design, GDScript, and Gameplay Programming the Practical Way - Couverture souple

Carlson, Abe

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798190019506

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Have you ever wanted to create your own video games but weren't sure where to begin?
Godot 4 for Game Creators is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to help you build a solid foundation in modern game development using one of the world's most powerful open-source game engines. Whether your goal is to create 2D platformers, immersive 3D experiences, or interactive prototypes, this book walks you through the essential skills with clear explanations, hands-on projects, and real-world examples.
You don't need previous programming or game development experience. Starting from the fundamentals, you'll learn how to navigate the Godot editor, organize game projects, write clean GDScript code, create engaging gameplay systems, and transform your ideas into fully playable games.
Rather than overwhelming you with theory, this book focuses on learning by doing. Every chapter builds upon the previous one, allowing you to gain confidence as you create increasingly sophisticated game mechanics, environments, user interfaces, animations, audio systems, and interactive experiences.
Inside this book, you'll learn how to:

• Install and configure Godot 4 for game development
• Navigate the editor and organize professional game projects
• Master scenes, nodes, and reusable game architecture
• Write clean and efficient GDScript code
• Create interactive 2D and 3D game worlds
• Design responsive player controls and camera systems
• Build enemies, collectibles, physics interactions, and gameplay mechanics
• Create intuitive menus and user interfaces
• Add animations, sound effects, music, and visual polish
• Save player progress and manage game data
• Optimize performance for smoother gameplay
• Debug and test your projects effectively
• Export and publish games for desktop, web, and mobile platforms
• Apply game development best practices used by independent developers

Throughout the book, you'll complete practical projects that reinforce each new concept while building the confidence to create original games of your own. By the end, you'll understand not only how Godot works, but also the design principles and development workflows that professional game creators use every day.
Whether you're a student, hobbyist, aspiring indie developer, educator, or someone exploring a new creative career, this book provides the knowledge and practical experience needed to begin your game development journey with confidence.
If you're ready to stop dreaming about making games and start building them, Godot 4 for Game Creators is the perfect place to begin.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798190019506
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 243
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