Define your 2D platformer game concept, create a comprehensive design document, and establish your target audience and success metrics.
Build a 2D Platformer from Scratch - Complete Project
Course Overview
Course Overview
Welcome to the ultimate 2D platformer development course! You'll create a complete, publishable 2D platformer game from concept to Steam/Itch.io launch. This project-based course takes you through every aspect of 2D game development with Unity.
What You'll Build
By the end of this course, you'll have:
- Complete 2D platformer game with polished gameplay mechanics
- Professional level design with engaging progression
- Published game on Steam/Itch.io with marketing materials
- Portfolio piece showcasing your 2D development skills
- Business knowledge for indie game success
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Design and implement 2D platformer mechanics
- Create engaging level layouts and progression
- Build responsive 2D character controllers
- Implement enemy AI and combat systems
- Design intuitive UI/UX for 2D games
- Optimize performance for different platforms
- Publish games to Steam/Itch.io
- Market and grow your indie game business
Course Structure
This course is divided into 4 phases:
Phase 1: Project Planning & Setup (Lessons 1-3)
- Game concept and design document creation
- Unity 2D project setup and configuration
- Art pipeline and asset creation workflow
Phase 2: Core Gameplay (Lessons 4-8)
- Player movement and control systems
- Level design and platform mechanics
- Enemy AI and combat systems
- Collectibles and power-up systems
- Audio and visual effects
Phase 3: Polish & Optimization (Lessons 9-12)
- UI design and menu systems
- Level progression and save systems
- Performance optimization
- Testing and quality assurance
Phase 4: Publishing & Launch (Lessons 13-16)
- Steam/Itch.io store setup
- Marketing and community building
- Launch strategy and post-launch support
- Portfolio and career development
Prerequisites
- Unity Experience: Basic knowledge of Unity interface and workflow
- C# Programming: Understanding of variables, functions, classes, and basic programming concepts
- Game Development Passion: Enthusiasm for creating 2D games and learning new techniques
- Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per lesson for hands-on development
Course Lessons
Course Lessons
Follow these lessons in order to complete the course
Set up Unity project with 2D settings and proper structure. Configure physics settings and camera setup for your 2D platformer game.
Set up art pipeline for 2D sprites and animations, create character sprites and basic animations for your platformer game.
Implement responsive 2D character movement, jumping, running, and basic controls for your platformer game.
Design and implement platform mechanics, create level layouts, and master obstacle placement for engaging 2D platformer gameplay.
Create enemy AI and behavior patterns for your 2D platformer game. Learn to implement collision detection, damage systems, and intelligent enemy movement.
Design collectible system and power-up mechanics for your 2D platformer game
Add sound effects and background music to bring your 2D platformer to life with immersive audio and stunning visual effects
Create intuitive game menus and HUD for your 2D platformer. Learn UI/UX design principles, menu navigation, and responsive interface design.
Implement level unlocking and save/load functionality for your 2D platformer. Learn to create level selection, progression tracking, and persistent game data.
Optimize your 2D platformer game for different platforms and achieve smooth 60 FPS performance on target devices.
Implement comprehensive testing strategies and create automated testing systems for your 2D platformer game. Learn how to test all game features thoroughly and get beta testing feedback.