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Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

Approx. 12 hours to complete

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Course Summary

Learn game design and development from scratch with this comprehensive course. Gain skills and knowledge in game engines, mechanics, and design principles to create your own games.

Key Learning Points

Discover how to use game engines and design tools to create games
Gain knowledge in game mechanics and design principles
Learn how to create engaging gameplay and immersive experiences

Learning Outcomes

Develop a strong foundation in game design and development
Gain hands-on experience in using game engines and design tools
Create engaging gameplay and immersive experiences

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior experience in game design or development required
A basic understanding of programming concepts is beneficial

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your second step down that path. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of game design, including an understanding of the game world, storytelling, gameplay, user experience, and game technology. You will continue developing videogames using industry standard game development tools, including the Unity game engine. At the end of the course you will have completed a 2D Platformer game, and will be able to leverage an array of game development techniques to create your own basic games.

Outline

Your Second Step into Game Design and Development
Course Overview
Project Overview
Creating a New Unity Project
Getting the New Input System
Importing the Asset Package
Tilemaps - Tile Palette and Tiles
Tilemaps - Rules Tiles
Tilemaps - Animated Tiles
Tilemaps - Combining Rules and Animation
Player Setup - Physics
Player Setup - Input System
Player Setup - Animations and the Animator
Player Setup - Camera and Visual Effects
Canvases and User Interface
Level Setup - Using the Provided Prefabs
Level Setup - More Tilemaps
Level Setup - Adding More Levels
Scripting and Using Visual Studio
Finish the Project
2D Platformer Modification Examples
Use Unity 2020.2 for this Course
Downloading Project Assets
2D Platformer Assignment

Game Worlds and Storytelling in Games
Game World - Part 1: Introduction
Game World - Part 2: Components
Game World - Part 3: Designing the Game World
Game World - Part 4: Designing the Game World (cont.)
Game World - Part 5: Designing the Game World (cont.)
Storytelling - Part 1: Introduction
Storytelling - Part 2: Characters
Making of Uncharted Characters Documentary
Storytelling - Part 3: Character Design
Storytelling - Part 4: Setting and Plot
Storytelling - Part 5: Interactive Stories
World Building
Story Spine Template and Examples
"Telling Stories with Systems" by Mark Brown
The Game World
Storytelling

Gameplay and User Experience
Gameplay - Part 1: Introduction
Gameplay - Part 2: Decomposing Gameplay
Gameplay - Part 3: Decomposing Gameplay (cont.)
Gameplay - Part 4: Game Genres
User Experience - Part 1: Introduction
User Experience - Part 2: Inputs
User Experience - Part 3: Outputs
User Experience - Part 4: Designing with UX
"The Secret of Mario's Jump (and other Versatile Verbs)" by Mark Brown
Forms of Fun
List of Video Game Genres
Exploring Gameplay in More Depth
"Controllers Control Everything" by Mark Brown
"The Mechanics of Movement" by Mark Brown
"The Challenge of Cameras" by Mark Brown
"Designing for Disability" by Mark Brown
Learn More About User Experience?
Gameplay
User Experience

Game Technology and Finishing Up
Game Technology - Part 1: Introduction
Game Technology - Part 2: A Brief History
Game Technology - Part 3: A Brief History (cont.)
Game Technology - Part 4: Hardware
Game Technology - Part 5: Hardware (cont.)
Game Technology - Part 6: Software
Game Technology - Part 7: Environments
Course Wrap Up
"A Brief History of Video Games" by Stuart Brown
Mac Users: Read this when doing peer review
Game Technology

Summary of User Reviews

Learn game design and development with this highly rated course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its engaging content and practical approach to teaching game development.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course offers hands-on experience with game development tools and techniques, allowing students to create their own games from scratch.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and practical course content
Well-structured lessons with clear explanations
Great opportunity to learn from industry experts
Highly interactive learning experience
Excellent support and feedback from instructors

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic
A few technical issues with the course platform
Not enough focus on advanced game development concepts
Some users felt that the course was too time-consuming
Limited flexibility in terms of pacing and scheduling

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