From simple games using single images to complex games using classes and 100 sprites, this course will teach you how to do it all!
About This Video
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Have you learned the fundamentals of Python and then …
From simple games using single images to complex games using classes and 100 sprites, this course will teach you how to do it all!
About This Video
In Detail
Have you learned the fundamentals of Python and then asked yourself: what's next? Then this course is for you.
We'll begin by learning the fundamentals of the Pygame library and video game design as we move on to making four incredibly fun, arcade-style games called Feed the Dragon, Click the Clown, Snake, and Burger Dog.
We will then proceed to the concepts of classes and inheritance in Python, which are crucial tools for taking our games to the next level using Sprites and Sprite Groups. If, you have not worked with classes before, you need not worry, we've got you covered. We will spend some time learning more intermediate concepts such as how to use sprites, sprite groups, and various sprite collision detection methods as we move on to making two intermediate-level games called Monster Wrangler and Space Invaders.
The third part of this course focuses on more advanced topics such as creating a tile map and using/reading it to create more complex-level designs, using 2-dimensional vectors to aid with more complex player movements such as running and jumping under forces of friction and gravity, and adding character animations to make our games really come to life! We will apply these concepts as well as all our previous knowledge to make one last game called Zombie Knight, which is the final project.
By the end of this course, you will be able to put forward your own game ideas and feel confident enough in your abilities to create them.
Who this book is for
This course is designed for beginner Python developers who are curious about video game design and the Pygame library or looking to strengthen their understanding of classes and how they can be used in larger projects or have a love for classic arcade-style games.
A basic understanding of programming concepts such as variables, lists, loops, and conditionals is required as these won‘t be covered in the course.
In the second half of the course, we will be switching to using classes extensively. We will spend some time reviewing and learning the topics of classes and inheritance, although prior knowledge may be helpful.
Chapter 1 : Setup and Installation
Course Preview and Introduction
Installing Python
Installing Visual Studio Code
Installing Pygame and Asset Gathering
Chapter 2 : Basic Pygame Tutorial
Creating a Display Surface
Drawing on a Display Surface
Blitting (Copying) Images
Blitting (Copying) Text
Adding Sound Effects and Music
Discrete Keyboard Movement
Mouse Movement
Continuous Keyboard Movement
Movement Restrictions and Alternative Keymapping
Collision Detection
Chapter 3 : Game #1: Feed the Dragon
Feed the Dragon Preview
Feed the Dragon Setup 1
Feed the Dragon Setup 2
Feed the Dragon Gameplay 1
Feed the Dragon Gameplay 2
Chapter 4 : Game #2: Catch the Clown
Catch the Clown Preview
Catch the Clown Setup 1
Catch the Clown Setup 2
Catch the Clown Gameplay 1
Catch the Clown Gameplay 2
Chapter 5 : Game #3: Snake
Snake Preview
Snake Setup 1
Snake Setup 2
Snake Gameplay 1
Snake Gameplay 2
Chapter 6 : Game #4: Burger Dog
Burger Dog Preview
Burger Dog Setup 1
Burger Dog Setup 2
Burger Dog Gameplay 1
Burger Dog Gameplay 2
Chapter 7 : Intermediate Pygame Tutorial
Class Basics
Inheritance Basics
Sprites and Sprite Groups
Sprite Collide
Group Collide
Chapter 8 : Game #5: Monster Wrangle
Monster Wrangler Preview
Monster Wrangler Setup
Monster Wrangler Player Class
Monster Wrangler Monster Class
Monster Wrangler Game Class 1
Monster Wrangler Game Class 2
Monster Wrangler Game Class 3
Monster Wrangler Game Class 4
Monster Wrangler Game Class 5
Monster Wrangler Fixing a Small Error
Chapter 9 : Game #6: Space Invaders
Space Invaders Preview
Space Invaders Setup
Space Invaders Player Class
Space Invaders Player Bullet Class
Space Invaders Alien Class
Space Invaders Alien Bullet Class
Space Invaders Game Class 1
Space Invaders Game Class 2
Space Invaders Game Class 3
Space Invaders Game Class 4
Chapter 10 : Advanced Pygame Tutorial
Creating a Tile Map
Designing a Level
Using 2 Dimensional Vectors for Player Movement Part 1
Using 2 Dimensional Vectors for Player Movement Part 2
Adding Gravity
Adding Jumping and Wrap Around Movement
Sprite Animation
Collision Masks
Chapter 11 : Game #7: Zombie Knight Part 1
Zombie Knight Preview
Zombie Knight Asset Gathering
Zombie Knight Setup 1
Zombie Knight Setup 2
Zombie Knight Creating Our Tile Map
Zombie Knight Tile Class
Zombie Knight Ruby Maker Class
Zombie Knight Portal Class
Zombie Knight Game Class 1
Chapter 12 : Game #7: Zombie Knight Part 2
Zombie Knight Player Class 1
Zombie Knight Player Class 2
Zombie Knight Player Class 3
Zombie Knight Player Class 4
Zombie Knight Zombie Class 1
Zombie Knight Zombie Class 2
Zombie Knight Zombie Class 3
Zombie Knight Zombie Class 4
Zombie Knight Zombie Class 5
Chapter 13 : Game #7: Zombie Knight Part 3
Zombie Knight Ruby Class 1
Zombie Knight Ruby Class 2
Zombie Knight Game Class 2
Zombie Knight Game Class 3
Let’s Play Zombie Knight!
Chapter 14 : Creating Executable Applications of Your Games to Share!
Installing and Using Auto Py to Exe with Feed the Dragon
Auto Py to Exe with Zombie Knight