Godot 4 Game Development Projects (eBook)

Godot 4.0 is one of the most sought-after open-source game engines, and if you're enthusiastic about exploring its features, then this book is for you. Written by an author with over twenty-five years of experience, the Godot 4 Game Development Projects introduces the Godot game engine and its feature-rich 4.0 version. With an array of new capabilities, Godot 4.0 is a strong alternative to expensive commercial game engines. If you're a beginner, this book will help you learn game development techniques, while experienced developers will understand how to use this powerful and customizable tool to bring their creative visions to life.
This updated edition consists of five projects with an emphasis on the 3D capabilities of the engine that will help you build on your foundation-level skills through small-scale game projects. Along the way, you'll gain insights into Godot's inner workings and discover game development techniques that you can apply to your projects.
Using a step-by-step approach and practical examples, this book covers everything from the absolute basics to sophisticated game physics, animations, and much more. By the time you complete the final project, you'll have a strong foundation for future success with Godot 4.0 and you'll be well on your way to developing a variety of games.

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Learn to create interactive cross-platform games such as a 3D Minigolf, a 2D Arcade classic, and much more with the all-new Godot Engine 4.0Key FeaturesMaster the art of developing cross-platform gamesHarness the power of Godot's node and scene system to design robust and reusable game objectsEffortlessly and effectively integrate Blender into Godot to create powerful 3D gamesBook DescriptionThe Godot 4 Game Development Projects book introduces the Godot game engine and its feature-rich 4.0 version. With an array of new capabilities, Godot 4.0 is a strong alternative to expensive commercial game engines. If you're a beginner, this user-friendly book will help you learn game development techniques, while experienced developers will understand how to use this powerful and customizable tool to bring their creative visions to life. This updated edition consists of five projects with more emphasis on the 3D capabilities of the engine that will help you build on your foundation-level skills by showing you how to create small-scale game projects. Along the way, you ll gain insights into Godot s inner workings and discover important game development techniques that you can apply to your own projects. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach and practical examples, this Godot book covers everything from the absolute basics to sophisticated game physics, animations, and much more. Upon completing the final project, you ll have a strong foundation for future success with Godot 4.0 and be ready to develop a variety of games and game systems.What you will learnIf you re new to Godot, get started with the game engine and editorLearn about the new features of Godot 4.0Build games in 2D and 3D using design and coding best practicesUse Godot s node and scene system to design robust, reusable game objectsUse GDScript, Godot s built-in scripting language, to create complex game systemsImplement user interfaces to display informationCreate visual effects to spice up your gamePublish your game to desktop and mobile platformsWho this book is forThis book is for game developers at any stage, whether you re a beginner looking for an introduction or an experienced programmer aiming to delve into game creation using Godot Engine 4.0. It will serve as a valuable resource for newcomers to the realm of game development, while also offering a wealth of insights to experienced developers. Prior programming experience is a prerequisite.]]>