platformer tutorial

Platformer Tutorial: Learn to Build Your Game

This interactive Platformer Tutorial is more than a game; it's a hands-on learning tool that has helped countless users start their game development journey. Recognized by the community, it has been Curated, featured multiple times as Top Loved and Top Remixed, and has surpassed 10,000 views.

Inside the Code: A Collaborative Engine

The tutorial's foundation is a robust and smooth platforming script. The creator personally handled the art and design, while the code is a curated synthesis of techniques from experienced developers @fireball123, @cypher123, and @griffpatch, merged with original logic to create an optimal learning example. The experience is set to the uplifting tune "Spring in my Step" by Silent Partner.

How to Learn & Create

Start by selecting a character and then use the Arrow Keys to navigate through the tutorial levels, which demonstrate the engine in action. For in-depth learning, click "See Inside" to access and study all scripts. Detailed explanations are provided within the code, especially under the "when I receive: begin platformer" block. Other scripts are showcased as variants, highlighting key modifications. The creator encourages giving proper credit for any borrowed elements and actively welcomes you to comment with links to projects you build using this resource, fostering a supportive learning community. Please note there is a known glitch on the final level.