Game Maker Studio 2: Snake Game Tutorial

Introduction

• Create a classic Snake game using Game Maker Studio 2.
• Features: Collect apples, move around like a retro snake game, teleport from one wall to another.

Setting Up the Project

• Start a new project: New > Blank > Name it (e.g., B sound like3) > Choose folder > Press "Let's go".
• Adjust room dimensions: Width and height should be divisible by 32 (e.g., 672).

Creating Sprites

• Create two sprites for the snake:
  • Snake Head: 32x32, centered.
  • Snake Body: 32x32, centering not necessary.
• Position the snake head in the room, aligned to a grid square.

Apple Sprite

• Create a sprite for the apple: 16x16, draw the apple and center it.
• Create an object for the apple and define its spawn logic:
  • Spawn between 32 and room width/height minus 32.

Snake Movement and Collision

• Obj Snake Head: Set up create and step events.
• Define movement speed and direction initialization.
• Implement movement logic with W, A, S, D keys.
• Step event: Manage move timer and update position.

Game Restart & Apple Collision

• Add an event to restart the game on pressing 'R'.
• Define collision with the apple and increase length.

Building the Snake Body

• Create an Obj Body for the snake’s body.
• Snake head tracks previous positions to update body segments.

Teleportation

• Create teleport sprites and objects for left, right, top, and bottom.
• Define collision logic for teleportation:
  • Move to the opposite side upon collision with walls.

Additional Logic

• Implement collision detection for snake hitting its own body.
• Add music and sounds (optional).

Testing and Debugging

• Regularly run the game to test functionality.
• Ensure all events and collisions are functioning correctly.

Conclusion

• Successfully built a functional snake game with classic mechanics.
• Encourage practice by customizing the game further.

Final Remarks

• Remember to subscribe and engage with the tutorial content.
• The tutorial also hints at further enhancements through draw events and additional features.