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Game Maker: Extending Platform Games Part 1
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Gamemaker: Extending Platform Games Part 1
Why Game Maker?
Many will agree that students learn to create a range of games in Game Maker much faster than conventional programming languages. It is also not uncommon for students to look for creative ways to extend the platform games tutorials available online. This resource will cover in-depth the concepts of gravity, platforms and also how to successfully create a moving platform.
VITTA and experienced teacher Nat Bradshaw presents resources where you will explore Game Maker in order to learn, inspire and engage. Game Maker allows you to quickly create exciting computer games, without the need to write code. Gain confidence in programming skills and develop a fun game to showcase to your students.
Game Maker's simple drag and drop interface is friendly enough to use with as young as Year 3, but through its powerful scripting language, it is suitable for students at all levels. With Game Maker you can easily create games such as top view, platform games, first person shooters, 3D and networked multiplayer games. It is a fully fledged programming language capable of non game applications such as physics simulations and databases.
This tutorial has been developed for students with some experience in Game Maker. It is most often used in programming subjects taught at years 9 and 10, however will suit students in younger years as enrichment material.
This resource is the first part of the Platform Games Bulk Pack and is avaiable in two levels: Medium and Advanced
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Other related resources:
Gamemaker: Introduction to Scripting
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