Creating the game elements

This section will explain to you how to create the various game elements that we will be using for our project. It will guide the reader through various tools and shortcuts in Adobe Illustrator (which can be found at www.adobe.com/in/products/illustrator.html) to create each icon. You should keep in mind that Illustrator takes a little time to get used to; therefore, it is worthwhile checking out some basic tutorials to get you started.

Tip

Keep in mind that if you are not able to use Illustrator (or some of the alternative software proposed later), you can always find the graphics you need for this book at player26.com.

In any case, creating your own graphics adds a personal touch to your application. For this reason, I suggest you at least try to follow the next sections and experiment with the graphics, even if this is your first time.

Adobe Illustrator

Illustrator is a software developed by Adobe Systems and it is used to manipulate Vector Graphics:

If you want...