I want to make a Sonic the Hedgehog-esc game, I have no idea where to start

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Started by Kylus12 October 19, 2013 06:33 PM

23 comments, last by Kylus12 10 years, 5 months ago

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October 19, 2013 07:59 PM

I've seen people use assets from Sonic games, I think that you have to put Segas copyright information before the game starts if you want to use it. But I feel like I need a full tutorial on how to simply start. What is the best way to start making games?

You need explicit permission from Sega if you wish to use their assets, if you use them without permission you would be breaking the law. (Yes, people break the law and get away with it all the time, but that doesn't mean that you are guaranteed to get away with it)

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shadowisadog

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October 19, 2013 09:13 PM

I'm going to start with Scirra Construct 2 because I don't have money, and Game Maker Studio is still a bit difficult for me to understand

Game Maker Studio has a free version as well.

I recommend starting from the very basics.

Before making pong as was suggested focus on simply getting a sprite on the screen. Make a ball that bounces around when it hits the edges of the window.

Here are some of the things that the common suggested beginner games teach:

Pong: Teaches how to make a sprite move, how to get user input, how to detect collisions between sprites, how to implement scoring, potentially extremely basic AI.

Breakout: Teaches destroying objects, object management, progressive difficulty.

Tetris: Teaches more complex game logic, arrays, random numbers

Side Scroller: Teaches coordinate spaces (for scrolling), more complex AI, level loading/file management, animations, layers.

Shane C

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October 19, 2013 09:21 PM

I agree with shadowisadog about Game Maker having trial version as well. The OP might have slightly misunderstood what I was saying about Game Maker Studio and Scirra Construct 2 regarding price. Game Maker Studio is $100 by itself but if you ever want to make a game for mobile, etc., you have to buy add-ons which really add up. Whereas with Scirra Construct 2, you pay $119 once and for everything and only pay more if you make a whole bunch of money. I don't know how Game Maker's trial version is, but Scirra Construct 2's trial version is decent and doesn't really limit you for small games, last I remember.

Ronnie Mado Solbakken

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October 19, 2013 09:24 PM

@ shadowisadog: Wasn't there an article or something on Gamedev that gave a specific list of games to try to program, like the ones you mentioned? I believe I saw one, not too long ago.

It's not impossible, it just might be quicker to start with simpler games and build up your skill and knowledge, than to jump into the deap end. Techniques you learn on simpler games with be transferable to more complex ones.

Definitely true, I think. My first game is a 2D game like Zelda3 and it's hard to learn everything. I don't mind, but others might because there's a LOT to cover in a ton of different areas. I've actually taken a "small" break and working on my website atm.

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Kylus12

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October 19, 2013 09:34 PM

I finished the tutorial for Contruct 2 and it covered a lot of different events that can be used. I think that the UI in Construct is soo much better than Game Maker Studio. And I know about the Game Maker Studio Free Version, it just doesn't see as user friendly as Construct 2.

Shane C

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October 19, 2013 09:38 PM

I finished the tutorial for Contruct 2 and it covered a lot of different events that can be used. I think that the UI in Construct is soo much better than Game Maker Studio. And I know about the Game Maker Studio Free Version, it just doesn't see as user friendly as Construct 2.

Construct 2 is easier. I have tried both. And I'm glad you have tried or studied both before deciding.

Give it a try for a couple of weeks and see what you can make :).

shadowisadog

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October 19, 2013 09:43 PM

If you like Construct, there is also Construct Classic which is fully open source and free (and actively developed): http://sourceforge.net/projects/construct/

Construct itself was started by some of the extension developers for Multimedia Fusion. I remember when the project was first starting. Multimedia Fusion 2 is also a great product that is very similar.

Shane C

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October 19, 2013 09:45 PM

If you like Construct, there is also Construct Classic which is fully open source and free (and actively developed): http://sourceforge.net/projects/construct/

I strongly recommend Construct 2 though. Construct 2 is a huge improvement over Construct Classic. The number of people who think Construct Classic is better is growing fewer every day as Construct 2 becomes adapted.

Kylus12

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October 19, 2013 10:37 PM

I'm just going to stick with Construct 2 and see what I can make with it. But is it only for HTML5, I don't really understand what programming language it runs in.

Shane C

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October 19, 2013 10:40 PM

I'm just going to stick with Construct 2 and see what I can make with it. But is it only for HTML5, I don't really understand what programming language it runs in.

It runs in Javascript, uses custom scripting known as events, can export to various platforms such as Android, iOS and Windows PC, etc.

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