Game Design Training
Dive into game design for compact 2D action runners. Develop solid core mechanics, intuitive controls, clever enemy designs, and balanced progression to retain players. Gain expertise through hands-on playtesting, precise balancing, and professional documentation ready for production teams, ensuring your prototypes shine and scale effectively.
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to create engaging 2D action games from idea to working prototype. You will master designing core mechanics, combat systems, enemy patterns, challenging encounters, and player progression to captivate audiences. Practice thorough playtesting, fine-tuning difficulty levels, optimising controls for keyboard and mobile devices, and producing detailed documentation for seamless team handovers.
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Develop skills
- Design core mechanics: create robust rules, stamina systems, combo chains, and engaging combat cycles.
- Design enemies and encounters: develop varied types, hazards, and predictable attack patterns.
- Manage progression and difficulty: adjust runs, upgrades, and risk-reward balances for player retention.
- Optimise inputs and controls: assign actions for keyboard and simplify for mobile adaptations.
- Conduct playtesting and documentation: build prototypes quickly, refine using data, and provide clear specifications.
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