Game Design Training
Dive into game design for compact 2D action games. Develop strong core gameplay loops, intuitive controls, clever enemy designs, and balanced progression to retain players. Gain expertise through hands-on playtesting, fine-tuning mechanics, and preparing professional documentation suitable for production teams, ensuring your prototypes are polished and ready for implementation.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to create engaging 2D action games from initial ideas to complete prototypes. You will master designing core mechanics, combat systems, enemy patterns, challenging encounters, and progression features that captivate players. Additionally, you will conduct playtesting, adjust difficulty levels, optimise controls for keyboards and mobile devices, and produce detailed documentation for effective team collaboration.
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Develop skills
- Design core mechanics: create solid rules, stamina systems, combos, and engaging combat cycles.
- Design enemies and encounters: develop character types, dangers, and clear attack sequences.
- Manage progression and difficulty: adjust levels, upgrades, and risk-reward elements for player retention.
- Optimise inputs and controls: assign actions for keyboards and simplify for mobile adaptations.
- Conduct playtesting and documentation: build prototypes quickly, refine using data, and provide precise specifications.
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