how to make a platformer

How to Make a Platformer - Learn From a BAFTA-Nominated Scratch Developer

How to Make a Platformer is both a playable demo and a concentrated tutorial from a developer with BAFTA-nominated Scratch experience. The game itself is straightforward—use WASD or arrow keys to walk and jump, and reach the right side of the screen to clear the level.

More Than a Game: A Design Checklist

Its true value lies in the accompanying advice: the project serves as a checklist of essential components every platformer should include. The developer, returning from a long hiatus, explicitly links to a foundational platforming engine tutorial by griffpatch to help newcomers build their own physics from scratch.

Credits & Comeback

The background track is "We Are One" by Flite. This release marks a deliberate return to regular project creation and offers a low-barrier entry point for aspiring Scratch game designers looking to understand what separates a functional platformer from a truly successful one. If you are searching for practical platformer development guides, this project combines working code with expert insight.