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Vertical Platformer Game Tutorial with JavaScript and HTML Canvas

Chris Courses via YouTube

Overview

Learn to create a vertical platformer game using JavaScript and HTML Canvas. The course covers setting up the project, implementing player movement, collision detection, sprite animation, and camera panning. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to develop your own 2D platformer game. The teaching method includes hands-on coding and practical demonstrations. This course is intended for aspiring game developers or anyone interested in learning game development with JavaScript and HTML Canvas.

Syllabus

Project summary
Project setup
Domain setup
Gravity
Player movement
Background sprite
Collision blocks
Collision detection
Sprite animation
Hitbox implementation
Sprite swapping
Platform jumping
Horizontal camera panning
Vertical camera panning
Launch final product to Hostinger

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