Introduction to Godot

• Godot is a popular game engine, beginner-friendly, open-source, and free.
• The speaker has over 14 years of experience in game development and recently fell in love with Godot.

Getting Started with Godot

• Installation Process

  1. Go to GodotEngine.org
  2. Click "Download Latest"
  3. Unzip and save it to a memorable folder.

• Creating a New Project

  1. Open Godot and choose to create a new project.
  2. Name your project (e.g., "First Game") and create a new folder for it.

Learning Resources

• The video is sponsored by Zenwa Academy, which offers courses on Godot and other game development tools.
• Zenwa also provides a free introductory course and various resources for learning.

Basic Game Structure

• Start with a very basic game structure including:
  • Player
  • Enemies
  • Moving platforms
  • Collectible coins
• Focus will be on 2D, but concepts can transfer to 3D.

Getting Familiar with Godot

• Asset Management:

  • Use assets like sprites, models, textures, and sounds.
  • Download provided assets from the speaker as well as create your own.
  • Ensure proper licensing for external assets.

• Importing Assets:

  1. Create folders in Godot for organization (e.g., assets, scripts, scenes).
  2. Drag and drop assets into the appropriate folder.

Understanding Nodes and Scenes

• Nodes: The fundamental building blocks of a game.

  • Types include: display images, play sounds, add physics, etc.
  • Nodes are combined to create functionality.

• Scenes:

  • Bundles of nodes that can be reused.
  • Examples include: characters, weapons, menus.

• Scene Tree:

  • Visual representation of all nodes and their hierarchy.
  • Root node is the starting point of the tree.

Creating the Player Character

• Create a new scene for the player.
• Use a CharacterBody2D node as the root.
• Implement an AnimatedSprite2D for player graphics.

Adding Physics

• Define collision shapes to enable interaction with other objects (e.g., ground).

Building the World

• Use TileMap node for creating levels.
• Setup a TileSet to define tiles used in the map.

Creating Moving Platforms and Collectibles

• Platforms: Use AnimatableBody2D for moving platforms.
• Coins: Use Area2D for collecting coins.
  • Implement a script to handle collection and scoring.

Handling Death and Restarting

• Create a Kill Zone with Area2D to restart the game upon player death.
• Use a Timer node for delay before restart.

Game Manager and Score System

• Create a GameManager node to manage score and game state.
• Implement score tracking in response to coin collection.

Adding Audio

• Incorporate background music and sound effects.
• Use AudioStreamPlayer2D for audio management.

Exporting the Game

• Download export templates via Godot to enable builds.
• Use the Project -> Export feature to create a final build of the game.

Conclusion

• The process of creating a game in Godot is iterative and creative.
• Encourage further exploration and experimentation with game elements.
• Take advantage of the resources available for continued learning.