Python Game Development: Space Shooter (Skillshare)

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Python Game Development: Space Shooter (Skillshare)

Learn Python by creating a space shooter game on PixelPAD. Are you ready to learn Python and create your own games? In this course we are going to create a space shooter game on PixelPAD, a web-based IDE. Everything you will need is a computer connected to the internet.

At the end of this course, we will have coded a full Space Shooter game containing a player, infinite enemies, power ups, different game screens, score, and sound. The final project can be found here.

This course is going to teach you everything you need to start coding your own games:

  • Programming Logic
  • X & Y Coordinates
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Conditions
  • Loops
  • Randomness
  • Coding Best Practices

Create your own Space Shooter game on PixelPAD containing:

  • A Player
  • Infinite Enemies
  • Two Power Ups
  • Main Menu Screen
  • Game Over Screen
  • Score
  • Sounds

Follow along with the class to learn and implement most part of the project. Once the class is over, you will need to add the missing items to your game. Don't worry, it should be easy for you to do after watching all the lessons.

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