Beginner to Intermediate 16 lessons 16 lessons

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

9

Lesson 9: UI Design & Menus

45 minutes ui-design game-development

Create intuitive game menus and HUD for your 2D platformer. Learn UI/UX design principles, menu navigation, and responsive interface design.

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Lesson 12: Testing & Quality Assurance

45 minutes Unity 2D Game Development

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.

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