G4E - Spooky Bricks
Do you want to create your own bat-and-ball game with Godot 4? Then you’re in the right place!
Godot 4 is an incredibly powerful game engine, perfect for developing 2D and 3D games. In this course, we’ll guide you through the process of building a Breakout-style game from scratch. Whether you’re new to Godot or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll gain valuable experience with core Godot features as you build Spooky Bricks.
Here’s just some of what you’ll learn in this course:
- How to use Tilemap nodes to set up levels quickly and easily
- Making PhysicsBodies (like the ball) interact with Tilemapped bricks
- Creating a template level to extend and reuse across your game
- Tracking player lives between levels
- Designing stunning particle effects for extra polish
- Creating modular power-ups to enhance gameplay
- Automatically tracking levels to simplify game design
- Adding victory and loss conditions to make your game complete
- Installing and using a palette manager plugin to streamline your colour scheme
- Implementing volume controls and game options
- Using themes to ensure a consistent and polished UI
This course is designed for beginners, so don’t worry if you’re new to Godot or game development in general. We explain each step clearly, helping you progress smoothly from one stage to the next. With detailed video tutorials, you’ll be able to follow along at your own pace.
For every new concept, you’ll:
- Learn how to implement it in Godot 4
- Be challenged to apply what you've learned to your own game
- Receive step-by-step guidance and support
- Regularly apply your new skills to build your own version of Spooky Bricks
You’ll also have lifetime access to the course materials, so you can revisit any lesson whenever you need to. Our instructors are experienced professionals who explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner. By the end of this course, you’ll have a fully polished game – and the skills to create more!
And don’t forget: You’ll have access to our free community site and Discord server, where you can share your progress, get feedback, and connect with other developers.
Pick up your copy today, and I’ll see you in the first video!
Your Instructor
Hi! I'm Yann!
I'm one of the founders of Canopy Games.
I have a Masters of Science in Theatre Education degree from the City College of New York and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama and Theatre Arts from Goldsmith's College, University of London. I currently live in the UK where I teach on a variety of subjects (mostly online).
I'm a passionate advocate for quality education in all fields, and my pedagogy is routed in a "learner-centered" model. I love my cats, teaching, playing computer, board and card games, exploring forests and cooking.
Course Curriculum
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StartSpooky Bricks Assets
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StartStarting The Project (6:20)
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StartMaking A Bat (15:05)
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StartAnimating The Bat (3:18)
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StartMaking A Ball (15:29)
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StartA Sticky Bat (17:42)
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StartMagnets And Magents And Magentize (9:24)
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StartBreaking Bricks (18:10)
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StartStong Bricks, Unbreakable Bricks (7:00)
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StartNot Counting Unbreakable Bricks (4:00)
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StartSetting Up Powerups (7:08)
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StartPowerup Template (8:17)
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StartMagnetic Bat Powerup (12:06)
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StartOptional Palette Plugin (3:01)
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StartPowerup Announcer (9:59)
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StartBig Bat Little Bat (16:04)
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StartTiny Skull (10:37)
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StartMultiball (14:05)
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StartUnstopaball (20:31)
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StartEnergy Bolt 1 (17:33)
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StartEnergy Bolt 2 (11:24)