Game Design Training
Dive into game design for compact 2D action platformers. Develop core gameplay loops, intuitive controls, clever enemy designs, and balanced progression systems that retain players. Gain expertise through hands-on prototyping, data-driven playtesting, iterative balancing, and professional documentation ready for production teams.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on skills to create engaging 2D action platformer prototypes from idea to completion. You'll master designing core mechanics, combat systems, enemy AI, level encounters, and player progression to captivate audiences. Practice thorough playtesting, balancing challenges, optimising controls for keyboard and mobile devices, and producing detailed documentation for team handovers.
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Develop skills
- Design core mechanics including rules, stamina systems, combos, and engaging combat loops.
- Create enemy archetypes, environmental hazards, and predictable attack patterns for encounters.
- Balance progression, upgrades, and risk-reward elements to boost player retention.
- Optimise input mappings for keyboard controls and efficient mobile adaptations.
- Conduct rapid playtesting, analyse data for iterations, and produce precise documentation.
Suggested summary
Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.What our students say
As suas aulas são perfeitas. Adquiri o pacote de um ano e, finalmente, tenho a oportunidade de acompanhar diversos temas do meu interesse sem precisar mudar de plataforma... agradeço por tudo o que fazem, já recomendei vocês a outras pessoas...

Giulio CarloAluno de Marketing Digital
Eu gosto de como as lições são direto ao ponto e como eu consigo alterar capítulos e pular conteúdos que não preciso.

Mariana FerresAluna de Fotografia
Gosto do conteúdo e do modo de apresentação e transcrição de vídeos, o que acelera o processo!

Luciana AlvarengaAluna de Design de Unhas
A plataforma é rápida, simples de usar. A diversidade de conteúdo e os vídeos complementares ajudam muito no aprendizado.

Giulio CarloAluno de Engenharia de Prompt
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