Learn how to make your very own retro 2D platformer game
In July 2020 we went live to show you how to design and code your own retro 2D platformer using MakeCode Arcade: arcade.makecode.com. From designing your hero, building your levels all the way to creating the perfect villainous bosses we cover everything you need to know to go from your first idea to publishing a playable computer game online
You’ll get hands-on learning about:
- MakeCode Arcade (Block-Based & JavaScript Coding)
- Pixel Art
- Designing Character and Sprites
- Coding Power-Ups
- Adding Animation
- Offline Level Design
Watching on YouTube
You can watch this video (and more) on our dedicated Mako Create YouTube channel.
- Multi-Level Games
- Secret Rooms
- Boss Building
- Custom Enemy Behavures
- Music & Special Effects
- Exporting Finished Games
Episode 1: Hero Design
Follow along with this session to design your very own Hero. You could make your own version of Super Mario, or try mashing up your favourite characters into one, or a completely custom character, unique to you. Either way, we are here to show you how to design a cool looking pixel art character.
Join Mako Create’s Paul and Ian as they create the main protagonist in their game using arcade.makecode.com
Episode 2: Level Design
Follow along with this session to design your very own platformer by creating levels for your game. When designing and creating your game you might want to make your own version of Sonic or try mashing up your favourite games into one, or a completely custom unique to you. Either way, we will be here to show you how to design an awesome pixel art platformer.
Join Mako Create’s Paul and Ian as they create the very first level in their game using arcade.makecode.com
Episode 3: Boss Building
Follow along with this session to design your very own Boss. You might want to make a version of your favourite villain whether that is Dr Robotic, Bowser or Ganon, or even mashing up your favourite characters into one, or a completely custom character, unique to you. Either way, we will be here to show you how to design badass pixel art villains.
Join Mako Create’s Paul and Ian as they create the very first level in their game using arcade.makecode.com
We hope you have fun using this resource. We’d like to thank artscouncil.org.uk for helping us to produce this video and invite you to share any games you create with us on our social networks.