#Godot Game Development

[edexra]

2D Game Design with Godot – Learn to Build Fun & Engaging Games

Game development has never been more accessible, and Godot Engine stands at the forefront of this revolution. This powerful, open-source game engine has captured the hearts of indie developers and hobbyists worldwide, offering an intuitive pathway into the exciting world of 2D game creation.

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The engine's GDScript language, designed specifically for game development, offers Python-like syntax that's both powerful and beginner-friendly. You can prototype ideas quickly, iterate rapidly, and build complex gameplay mechanics without getting bogged down in verbose code structures.

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Successful 2D games start with solid foundational concepts. Sprite management forms the backbone of visual presentation – understanding how to efficiently handle animations, sprite sheets, and visual effects can make or break your game's performance and appeal.

Physics simulation brings your game world to life. Godot's built-in physics engine handles collision detection, rigid body dynamics, and kinematic movement with minimal setup. Whether you're creating a platformer with precise jumping mechanics or a puzzle game with falling objects, mastering these systems opens up endless possibilities.

Level design deserves special attention in 2D games. Godot's tilemap system allows you to create expansive, detailed environments efficiently. Combined with the engine's layering capabilities, you can build rich, multi-dimensional worlds that feel alive and engaging.

Building Player Engagement

The most technically perfect game falls flat without engaging gameplay. Focus on creating tight, responsive controls that feel natural and satisfying. Godot's input handling system makes it easy to implement smooth character movement, whether you're building a fast-paced action game or a methodical puzzle solver.

Visual polish elevates good games to great ones. Godot's animation system supports both traditional frame-by-frame animation and modern tween-based motion. Particle effects, screen transitions, and UI animations contribute to the overall player experience, making your game feel professional and polished.

From Concept to Completion

Starting your first 2D game project can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable phases makes the journey enjoyable. Begin with a simple concept – perhaps a basic platformer or top-down adventure. Focus on core mechanics first, then gradually add features and polish.

Godot's export system makes sharing your creations effortless. With built-in support for multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices, your games can reach audiences everywhere.

The thriving Godot community provides endless resources, tutorials, and support. Whether you're troubleshooting a tricky bug or seeking creative inspiration, fellow developers are always ready to help.

Game development with Godot transforms creative ideas into interactive experiences. With dedication, practice, and the right tools, anyone can create engaging 2D games that captivate players and bring imaginative worlds to life.

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[auranym]

I've been working on a godot plugin for controlling how pixel art behaves with lighting, and I'm almost done with a really basic version! (more info under the cut)

this plugin is based on some techniques I have been developing over the years, featured most prominently in silt spawn.

it's a huge step forward though, since it requires no setup whatsoever, and it works with any normal light sources in the engine. the way it works is by generating an encoded sprite and a bespoke shader that can really quickly pick the exact color to show for each pixel based on how well-lit it is. as this gif shows, the plugin works with existing light sources and sprites, so you can really use these pixel-picky sprites as much or as little as you need!

now that the main feature is done, all I need to do is finish the UI in the editor, and then I'll feel comfortable releasing a bare-bones version of this plugin. I'm really proud of how it's coming along, and this quick little gif is just the beginning! :D

[fuzzwool]

Magic Trickery! 🐇🐇🐇🐇 Mrs. Jonez and Quisso!

WISHLIST Magic Trickery on STEAM! Pretty please and thank you!

[lilybug-02]

Play Tomorrow's Shape Here

Hello my lovely Tumblereeñas. I made a game with my friend for Godot Wild Game Jam. It's a visual novel game with routing mini-games!

((The mini-games are VERY HARD, plz don't be alarmed when you play, as there will be no game overs, so no sweat. 😅)) Plus the game is less than 15 minutes :)

But, this was my first time EVER participating in a creative project like this and I had a very good time throughout the entire process.

IRateBurritos was our lead programmer and drew the mini-game "arrows, stop signs, and conveyer belts". Everything else was me. Backgrounds, character animations, text box animation, and Title/Logo. I've very proud of how it all turned out. 🟩🟣💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

⬇️⬇️⬇️ Really wish we had gotten this little mouse to translate to the players mouse, but I think the computer hates me or smth.

⬇️⬇️⬇️ The drawings below do not reflect all of the assets we used for the game, but they are examples of how my animations looked for our "sprite sheets". Using PROCREATE was insane but it worked so I can't complain <3

I wanted everything to have eyes. Because YES.

Anyways, thanks for taking an interest in it :) it was fun!

[heccison]

[dogstomp]

Dogstomp #3315 - May 28th Patreon / Discord Server / Itaku / Bluesky

[sharb]

Bun n' Gun, Development update #182 - New Title Preview

Been doing a lot of polish this past week, cleaning up a lot of bugs and errors, but I did get to redo the title screen a bit, preparing it for the next SAGE expo, thought it was a bit more interesting then the pan scroll from the old demo

[tiny-brass-bot]

I got the heart to beat faster as you take more damage! It's subtle because I need to prune some frames from the sprite animation but the code's all there to do it.

[shadybugdev]

Meet restless ghosts and puzzle your way through helping them move on in Lavender Hollow!

The new 1.0 demo includes:

- completely revamped visuals

- audio (including voices!)

- and a brand new ghost!

Keep an eye out for a detailed changelog soon! This is the completed demo - any further updates will be bug fixes or small visual changes. Even if you've played before, there's much more to discover!

Give it a go, spread the word, and let us know what you think! 💜

https://shadybug.itch.io/lavender-hollow

[madame-helen]

[phalasa]

Hey guys, here is another short video from my 2D Lich action rpg project. My Lich hero picks up a Dash ring upgrade and tests it out. We already have the double jump skill but I also wanted to test the dash ability in the the hub and debug area so keep in mind this is still early alpha footage. One cool thing about this is I made a ghost trail particle shader for the dash that follows behind to amplify the ghostly movement. Very fun to dash around so far. Made in the Godot game engine by me, aka Phalasa Games. Title and Steam page to be announced soon. Look at Lich go:

[edexra]

https://edxera.com/course_details/719

[wickworks]

Hi! I love your work on lancer tactics, and I just had 2 questions! 1) How many mechs do you think youll add? All of them? Or just the base book ones? 2) Mod support? Or the ability for people to add their own images for pilots and mechs?

Hi! Thanks for the questions!

We hit the Kickstarter stretch goal of aiming for 100% of the mechs from the core rule book, which we're planning to reach by the end of this year. How much more we add past that will depend on how the post-KS launch goes; if sales justify spending more dev time, if we can find more funding, etc. I'm trying not to think about it too much so I can focus on delivering what we already have on our plate.

Mod support is not on the roadmap yet because I've never shipped a Godot game and didn't want to promise something with such a big unknown, but it's on the wishlist & the articles I've read make me think it'll likely be possible. Adding custom pilot/mech portraits will be the lowest hanging fruit when/if we get to that point.

[fuzzwool]

Magic Trickery! 🐇🐇🐇🐇 Dum and Dee!

[erytau]

Updated my bunny game with some visual and UI improvements. Bunny Forest is a chill little game about exploration and collecting carrots.

The game is free, available for Windows, Linux, Mac and Android: https://erytau.itch.io/bunny-forest Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erytau.bunnyforest

[auranym]

my pixel art shader plugin for the Godot Engine is out now! it's called PickyPixels, and you can check it out here

this plugin is still in its early stages, but the reception to gifs I've posted using it have been amazing, so I was excited to get something out there!

if this is something you've been waiting on, please give it a try! and please let me know if you need any help, or run into any bugs. happy pixeling :D