Learn how to make games for multiple platforms with Construct 2About This BookMake games easily in Construct 2, with no programmingGet to grips with game design and production from scratch, with no experience necessaryLearn the secrets behind the mechanics of bestselling games, from tower defence to physics puzzlesWho This Book Is ForThis book is for complete beginners who have always wanted to learn how to make games and have never tried. It is the perfect introduction to game development, design, and production.What You Will LearnCreate 2D games from scratchMonetize your games with in-game shopsProgram game mechanics which are the core of game designDeploy your game to multiple platformsDiscover techniques to build simple yet effective enemy AIImplement physics for falling blocks and bulletsGet time saving tips and best practice advice for quick and effective game productionDesign different types of games that are fun and excitingIn DetailConstruct 2 is an HTML5-based game editor that uses drag-and-drop functionality to allow users to create complex and engaging games with no programming experience. The software is fast and easy to learn for novices, yet powerful for advanced users, letting expert game builders work even quicker than by coding.This book gets to grips with the basics of Construct 2 game design techniques and clearly explains and illustrates important features, from controls to game mechanics, before having you put those skills to the test by building three complete game projects. You will learn how to create games in popular and bestselling genres, distribute them through multiple channels, and expand your foundational knowledge into expert game design skills.
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