Game Design Training
Gain expertise in designing compact 2D action games. Develop strong core gameplay loops, intuitive controls, clever enemy designs, and balanced progression systems to captivate players. The training includes thorough playtesting, fine-tuning mechanics, and producing professional documentation ready for production teams, ensuring engaging and polished results.
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on skills for creating engaging 2D action games from initial ideas to complete prototypes. You will master designing core mechanics, combat systems, enemy patterns, challenging encounters, and player progression to maintain interest. Practice testing gameplay, adjusting difficulty levels, optimising controls for keyboards and mobile devices, and preparing detailed documents for team development.
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Develop skills
- Design core mechanics including rules, stamina, combos, and combat cycles.
- Create enemies and encounters with distinct types, dangers, and clear attack patterns.
- Balance progression, difficulty curves, upgrades, and risk-reward elements for player retention.
- Optimise input controls for keyboard use and efficient mobile adaptations.
- Conduct playtesting, iterate using feedback data, and produce precise documentation.
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