Pygame Platformer Tutorial - Full Course

Overview

This course teaches how to create a platformer game using Pygame, covering topics such as tiles, physics, entities, particles, camera, enemies, AI, combat, level editing, and more. The course aims to help learners understand game development and software engineering concepts. The teaching method includes practical demonstrations and hands-on projects. This course is intended for individuals interested in game development, software engineering, and Python programming.

Syllabus

- Introduction & Tips
- Installing Pygame
- Creating a Window
- Images, Input, & Collisions
- Player, Tiles, & Physics
- Camera & Sky
- Optimization
- Animation
- Level Editor
- Particles
- Jump & Slide
- Dash Attack
- Enemies, Guns, Death, & Sparks
- Screenshake
- Level Transitions
- Outlines
- Audio
- Making an Executable
- Next Steps