You're reading from Construct 2 Game Development by Example Learn how to make games for multiple platforms with Construct 2.

Product type Paperback

Published in Jun 2014

Publisher

ISBN-13 9781849698061

Length 230 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Tools

Construct

Concepts

2D Game Development

Author (1):

John Bura

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Table of Contents (11) Chapters

Preface

What this book covers
What you need for this book
Who this book is for
Conventions
Reader feedback
Customer support

1. Getting Started with Construct 2 FREE CHAPTER

Downloading and installing Construct 2
Coding in Construct 2
Summary

2. Inputs and Controls

Getting started with inputs and controls
Summary

3. Variables and Arrays

Introducing variables
Declaring variables
Variables in JavaScript
Variables in Construct 2
Introducing arrays
Adding an array in Construct 2
Checking an array's properties
Summary

4. Game Mechanics

Introducing game mechanics
Game mechanics in Construct 2
Summary

5. Making a Simple Shooter

Starting the project
Controlling a sprite with the keyboard
Organizing the event sheet
Adding mouse controls
Adding the enemy
Destroying the enemy
Adding a spawner
Summary

6. Making a Tower Defense Game

Starting the project
Creating a spawn point
Laying out the level
Setting up the turrets
Adding enemies and projectiles
Rotating the turret
Firing the turret
Setting up the path for the enemy
Setting up an enemy wave
Summary

7. Making a Puzzle Physics Game

Starting the project
Adding functionalities
Rotating the cannon
Creating a cannonball
Adding physics
Adding the blocks
Designing our level
Tracking the score
Adding text objects to the HUD
Finalizing the game
Summary

8. Exporting Your Game

Exporting games in Construct 2
Setting up a Dropbox account
Exporting to an HTML5 website
Uploading and sharing a game with Dropbox
Other places to export your game
Summary

A. Where to Go from Here

Index

Chapter 3. Variables and Arrays

Variables and arrays are essential to computer programming and game design. Without them, games would not work and would not be fun to play.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

What are variables?
Why are variables so important?
Different kinds of variables in Construct 2
Learning about arrays

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