This course teaches learners how to create a platformer game using Pygame. By the end of the course, students will be able to build a complete platformer game with player movement, gravity, jumping, scrolling windows, game over screens, high score saving, sprite animations, sound effects, power-ups, enemies, collision detection, and scrolling backgrounds. The course uses a hands-on approach with step-by-step tutorials to guide learners through each aspect of game development. This course is intended for individuals interested in game development, particularly those looking to enhance their skills in Python programming and game design using Pygame.
Overview
Syllabus
Pygame Platformer Part 1: Setting Up.
Pygame Platformer Part 2: Player Movement.
Pygame Platformer Part 3: Gravity and Platforms.
Pygame Platformer Part 4: Jumping.
Pygame Platformer Part 5: Scrolling the Window.
Pygame Platformer Part 6: Game Over.
Pygame Platformer Part 7: Splash & End Screens.
Pygame Platformer Part 8: Saving High Score.
Pygame Platformer Part 9: Using Spritesheets.
Pygame Platformer Part 10: Character Animation (part 1).
Pygame Platformer Part 11: Character Animation (part 2).
Pygame Platformer Part 12: Platform Graphics.
Pygame Platformer Part 13: Improved Jumping.
Pygame Platformer Part 14: Sound and Music.
Pygame Platformer Part 15: Powerups.
Pygame Platformer Part 16: Enemies.
Pygame Platformer Part 17: Using Collision Masks.
Pygame Platformer Part 18: Scrolling Background.
Pygame Platformer Part 19: Wrapping Up.
Taught by
KidsCanCode
