If you’re not sure which class to take, have a look at our simple Flowlab learning pathway: Flowlab Learning Pathway

In this class, you'll learn how to create a platform adventure and uploading your own sprites with Flowlab using only your browser, without writing lines of code.

>>> You can play the game by going to "Projects" and finding the project named "Play: Crafting Pixel Platform Adventures" by Gareth While <<<

Who is this Class for:

Ideal for those wanting to continue on their Flowlab journey. In this class, you will learn the skills to make a pixel platformer game, just like Sonic and Mario! You will learn how to upload assets and how to edit them if you have downloaded them from somewhere else. Learn how to have different states of animation for the player and create a fully functioning level design, with traps, enemies, and even a boss. Most importantly, you will develop a full game loop that will allow players to play your game forever. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to bring your own unique game ideas to life and share them with others. Whether you’re aiming to make games for fun or considering a future in game development, this class will set you on the right path.

>>For Class Resources click on the Project & Resources tab<<

Flowlab Account recommendation: FREE flowlab account.

Account details:

To learn more about purchasing a student account or creating a free one, click the link for additional details. https://www.gcreate.co.uk/teaching

Remember: if you've exceeded your 3-game limit on the free account, you can upgrade to a student or indie account to create as many games as you want. Afterwards, you can switch back to the free account without losing your previous games, though you won't be able to make any new ones.

Here's what we'll cover in each video:

Video 1: Introduction to class.

Video 2: Showing the asset folders, along with introducing Itch.io and Exgif for simple sprite Splitting

Video 3: Going through the Flowlab Tutorial and understanding how the nodes work together.

Video 4: Animating the player character and how to upload assets

Video 5: Crafting the level layout and adding a camera.

Video 6: Adding health and traps to your game.

Video 7: Adding logic for collecting and starting to add sound to the game.

Video 8: Making a new level and how to progress between them.

Video 9: Including enemies to your game.

Video 10: Making the player shoot and how it will interact with the fruit and enemies.

Video 11: Providing a full game loop for your game with a start and end screen.

Video 12: Adding a boss enemy to your game.

Video 13: Going through what you need to complete for your project.

Gareth While

Digital Creator

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