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Game Development with GameMaker : A Primer on Game Development and Design - Sebastiano M. Cossu
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Game Development with GameMaker

A Primer on Game Development and Design

By: Sebastiano M. Cossu

Paperback | 16 October 2024 | Edition Number 2

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Create games from start to finish while learning game design and programming principles using the GameMaker. Game Development with GameMaker covers all aspects of game design and development from the initial idea to the final release. You will learn how to make a 2D game from start to finish using GameMaker covering important features and topics related to game development.

The book will cover design and development of a top-down action game from start to finish leveraging on best practices according to the current state of the industry's standards. It will cover all the building blocks of 2D game development: movements, combat, AI, UI, level design, inventory, power ups, etc. This edition also aims to implement the many changes that has come to GameMaker: new features as well as best practices.

You Will

Master GameMaker Language (GML) programming

Apply game design principles and programming patterns

Learn about 2D game development techniques and best practices

Review the visual programming tool of GameMaker

Who This Book is For

Game enthusiasts interested in game development and design with GameMaker would benefit from the book. No prior programming experience is required.

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