Learn how to create 3D games from start to finish in Godot engine 4 and GDScript! - EARLY ACCESS

What you'll learn

Get the most out of the new Godot 4 game engine by making 3D video games

Make 3 different awesome games, while learning the fundamentals and key concepts of Godot 4

Learn key concepts of Godot such as using Nodes, Scenes, Scripting & Signals

Learn how to program using GDScript, Godot's tailor-made scripting language - ideal for making things quickly.

Learn how to animate your game with Tweens, AnimationPlayers and even Shaders!

Learn how to build 3D levels, environments, character controllers, enemies, and a host of other essential game objects.

Requirements

The only prerequisites for taking this course is having access to a windows, Linux, or Mac computer or laptop.

Whether you're an absolute beginner or have some programming or Godot experience, this course is for you!

Description

Learn how to get the most out of the new Godot 4 game engine by making cool 3D video games.We take you through the fundamentals and key concepts of Godot. You'll use Godot's built-in scripting language, GDScript, to create interesting game mechanics.You'll learn how to build 3D levels, environments, character controllers, enemies, and a host of other essential game objects. And you'll animate your game with Tweens, AnimationPlayers and even Shaders!You'll create 3, yes 3!, awesome games in Godot 4.Project Boost: Your first 3D Godot Project from the ground up, controlling a rocket with physics to explore levels and avoid obstacles.Barbarian Blaster: a Tower Defence game where you'll learn a bunch of essential skills for a variety of games like mouse control, enemies, firing projectiles, dealing damage, spawning game objects, making animations and more.Robo Rampage: First Person Shooter game where you'll learn how to build custom interior levels, enemies with AI and polish off your 3D game dev skills.Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled in Godot before, this course will have something for you.You'll get full lifetime access for a single one-off fee. The creators are qualified and experienced with modelling and coding, so are able to explain complex concepts clearly, as well as entertain along the way.And you'll get access to the Q&A where our Instructors, Teaching Assistants and Community are ready to help answer your questions and cheer on your success.Godot 4 is an amazing engine and this course is the perfect place to dive into it.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction & Setup

Lecture 1 Downloading Godot

Lecture 2 Creating a Project

Lecture 3 Exploring the Editor

Lecture 4 Running the Game

Section 2: Project Boost

Lecture 5 Section Intro - Project Boost

Lecture 6 Your First Script

Lecture 7 Scripting Essentials

Lecture 8 Controlling the Player

Lecture 9 Blocking Out the Level

Lecture 10 Instantiating the Player

Lecture 11 RigidBody3D and Physics

Lecture 12 The Input Map

Lecture 13 Collision Detection

Lecture 14 The Export Annotation

Lecture 15 Crashing and Respawning

Lecture 16 Loading the Next Level

Lecture 17 Introducing Tweens

Lecture 18 Tweening Hazards

Lecture 19 Introducing Audio

Lecture 20 Controlling Audio With Scripts

Lecture 21 Introducing Particles

Lecture 22 One Shot Particles

Lecture 23 Improving the Ship

Lecture 24 Coloring the Ship

Lecture 25 Building Backgrounds

Lecture 26 Lighting the Scene

Lecture 27 Exporting Your Game

Lecture 28 Wrap Up - Project Boost

This course is great if you have knowledge of another game engine and are looking to see how things are done in Godot engine, and kickstart your learning process.,It's also ideal if you're an absolute beginner looking to make your first game(s). Scripting is taught from the ground up without assumed knowledge.