Description

Classic game concepts. Modern programming. When you think of maze games, youll probably think of Pac-Man, which isnt hard to argue is the most popular game of all time. At that games core is a simple hook. Move at high speeds and dont get caught, which is a fun concept for any player of any age. Even today some of the most popular games dont rely on much more than a classic hook: something that is easy to play, but impossible to beat. A game like Flappy Bird is a recent testament to that. In this tutorial series, well look at programming a conceptually simple game, but one that can be expanded in a hundred different directions using Apples amazingly easy physics engine. Youll learn the latest in iOS programming technology: Swift and Sprite Kit. Then for level design, youll get two options: create levels within Xcode 6 using the new Scene editor, or take a step outside Xcode and use Tiled, a free level design program which in our opinion, is a tad more refined and speeds up level creation. After this series, you will be a game developer! Ready to submit your first app for the iPhone, iPad, and possibly even Apple Watch. Plus using software like Apportable, you can even export your app to Android and a plethora of other devices.