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Godot 4 Game Development Projects - Second Edition

by Chris Bradfield

August 2023

Intermediate to advanced

264 pages

6h 28m

English

Packt Publishing

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Second EditionContributorsAbout the authorAbout the reviewer
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookDownload the example code filesDownload the color imagesConventions usedGet in touchShare Your ThoughtsDownload a free PDF copy of this book
General adviceThe secret to learning effectivelyWhat is a game engine?What is Godot?Downloading GodotAlternate installation methodsOverview of the Godot UIProject ManagerEditor windowLearning about nodes and scenesScripting in GodotAbout GDScriptSummary
Technical requirements Setting up the projectVectors and 2D coordinate systemsPart 1 – the player sceneCreating the sceneSprite animationCollision shapeScripting the playerMoving the playerChoosing animationsStarting and ending the player’s movementPreparing for collisionsPart 2 – the coin sceneThe node setupCoin scriptPart 3 – the Main sceneNode setupMain scriptStarting a new gamePart 4 – the user interfaceNode setupMessage labelScore and time displayScore and time displayUpdating the UI via GDScriptGame overAdding HUD to MainPart 5 – finishing upVisual effectsSoundPowerupsCoin animationObstaclesSummary
Technical requirements Setting up the projectRigid body physicsThe player’s shipBody and physics setupState machinesAdding player controlsScreen wrapShootingAdding the rocksScene setupVariable size rocksInstantiating rocksExploding rocksCreating the UILayoutScripting the UIThe Main scene’s UI codePlayer codeEnding the gameDetecting collisions between rigid bodiesPausing the gameEnemiesFollowing a pathEnemy sceneMoving the enemySpawning enemiesShooting and collisionsPlayer shieldSound and visual effectsSound and musicParticlesEnemy trailSummary
Technical requirementsSetting up the projectIntroducing kinematic bodiesCollision responseCreating the player sceneCollision layers and masksAbout AnimationPlayerAnimationsCollision shapeFinishing the player scenePlayer statesPlayer scriptPlayer movementPlayer healthCollectible itemsScene setupCollectible scriptDesigning the levelUsing TileMapsDesigning the first levelAdding dangerous objectsScrolling backgroundAdding enemiesScene setupScripting the enemyDamaging the enemyPlayer scriptGame UIScene setupScripting the HUDAttaching the HUDTitle screenScene setupSetting up the main sceneTransitioning between levelsDoor sceneScreen settingsFinishing touchesSound effectsDouble jumpingDust particlesLaddersMoving platformsSummary
Technical requirementsIntroduction to 3DOrienting in 3D spaceGodot’s 3D editorAdding 3D objectsGlobal versus local spaceTransformsMeshesCamerasProject setupCreating the courseUnderstanding GridMapsDrawing the first holeEnvironment and lightingAdding the holeMaking the ballTesting the ballImproving ball collisionsAdding UIAiming the arrowUI displayScripting the gameUI codeMain scriptBall scriptTesting it outOption 1 for improving aimingOption 2 for improving aimingCamera improvementsDesigning a full courseVisual effectsAdding materialsLighting and EnvironmentSummary
Technical requirementsProject setupInputsAirplane sceneCollision shapesScripting the planeBuilding the worldWorld objectsChunksMain sceneSpawning new chunksIncreasing difficultyCollisionsFuel and scoreTitle screenAudioSaving a high scoreAbout file locationsAccessing filesSuggestions for additional featuresSummary
Using Godot’s documentationReading the API documentationVersion control – using Git with GodotUsing Blender with GodotImport hintsUsing blend filesExporting projectsGetting the export templatesExport presetsExportingExporting for specific platformsIntroduction to shadersCreating a 2D shader3D shadersLearning moreUsing other programming languages in GodotC#Other languages – GDExtensionGetting help – community resourcesGodot RecipesContributing to GodotContributing to the engineWriting documentationDonationsSummaryFinal words

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Overview

Unlock the power of Godot 4.0 with this hands-on guide! This book takes you through creating five unique 2D and 3D game projects, showcasing the features of this free and open-source game engine. From generating your first coin-dash adventure to designing advanced gaming mechanics, this resource lays the groundwork for your game development journey.

What this Book will help me do

Use Godot's intuitive node-based approach to design reusable game components.
Master GDScript to create engaging game mechanics and UI elements.
Learn to integrate Blender models into your Godot 3D projects effortlessly.
Develop cross-platform games and learn techniques to refine deployment.
Gain practical experience by building and completing five distinct game projects.

Author(s)

Chris Bradfield brings over 25 years of experience in software development and game design, blending deep technical expertise with a passion for teaching. As an ardent supporter of open-source technologies, Chris aims to make game development approachable for everyone. His clear guidance and step-by-step approaches reflect his dedication to empowering creators.

Who is it for?

This book is designed for aspiring and experienced game developers looking to explore or deepen their skills with the Godot 4 Engine. Beginners will appreciate the clear introduction to core concepts, while experienced developers will value the focus on Godot 4's unique features. Some programming experience is recommended to fully benefit from the content.