Godot 2D Game Development
Learn the fundamentals of game development using the Godot Engine. Build real, playable games through hands-on lessons covering scenes, nodes, scripting, animation, collision, and UI design.
Scene & node structure
Understand how Godot organizes games into reusable scenes and nodes.
GDScript coding
Write scripts to control characters, enemies, and game events using Godot’s built-in language.
Animation & polish
Add sprite animations, platform movement, and visual feedback that make games feel alive.
Level design
Use tilemaps and collision to build playable game worlds complete with platforms and enemies.
AI-assisted learning
Use Claude AI as a debugging and learning tool — a practical skill for modern developers.
Export & ship
Learn the full pipeline from first scene to a packaged, playable game ready to share.
Course Content
Unit 1
Unit 1 - Introduction to Godot and Building a Playable Character
1
1.1 Installing Godot
2
1.2 Create Our First Project
3
1.3 Create the Character Scene
4
1.4 Add Player to Game Scene
Unit 2
Unit 2 - Level Building and Character Respawning
1
2.1 Building the World
2
2.2 Adding Tile Collision
3
2.3 Adding a Background
4
2.4 Creating a Respawn System
Unit 3
Unit 3 - Interactive Objects and Gameplay Systems
1
3.1 Creating a Platform
2
3.2 Animating a Platform
3
3.3 Adding Coins
4
3.4 Adding Enemies
5
3.5 Enemy Movement
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3.6 Stomping Enemies
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3.7 Organizing the Game Scene
Unit 4
Unit 4 - Animations, Controls, and Using AI Tools
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4.1 Using Claude AI for Debugging and Learning
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4.2 Adding WASD Controls
3
4.3 Making a Better Respawn
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4.4 Sprite Flipping
5
4.5 Adding Player Animations
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4.6 Testing and Polish
Unit 5
Unit 5 – Final Polish and Exporting
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5.1 Adding Text to the Game
2
5.2 Adding a Score Counter
3
5.3 Adding Music and Sound Effects
4
5.4 Exporting Your Game
Unit 6
Unit 6 - Top Down Foundations
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6.1 Finding and Making Assets
2
6.2 New Project Setup
3
6.3 Building the Overworld TileMap
4
6.4 Expanding the World
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6.5 Building the Player and Adding 8 Directional Movement
Unit 7
Unit 7 - NPCs and Interaction
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7.1 The GameManager and Interactions
2
7.2 Creating the NPC Scene
3
7.3 The Dialogue Box
4
7.4 Placing the Villager
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7.5 The Sword in the Stone
Unit 8
Unit 8 - Health and Combat
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8.1 Player Health
2
8.2 The Slime Enemy
3
8.3 The Sword Swing
4
8.4 Adding Sounds
Unit 9
Unit 9 - New Scenes and Quests
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9.1 Building the Cave
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9.2 Scene Transitions
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9.3 The Goblin Enemy
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9.4 The Mayor and Quest 2
Unit 10
Unit 10 - Finishing and Shipping
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10.1 The Pause Menu
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10.2 The Title Screen
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10.3 The Win Condition
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10.4 Exporting Your Game
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10.5 Scope, Planning, and Your First Game Jam
