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SpaceCat/Pico-8: Noob to Pro
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Pico-8: Noob to Pro

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  • 49 Lessons

In the last few years I've went from knowing NOTHING about game development to creating all kinds of games for my friends, game jams, and paid gigs. In this course I teach you my step-by-step process to go from game dev NOOB to being able to create ANY kind of game in Pico-8, so you can make your game ideas a reality! Perfect for beginners who want to learn essential game dev concepts in Pico-8.
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Course Reviews

Space Cat is the best teacher I have ever had. Full stop. All his lessons are quick and to the point, he is engaging and fun to work with, and it his lessons made me feel confident to create my own features outside of what he taught in the tutorial which made the game I created unique and mine. I had a wonderful time taking Pico-8 Noob to Pro and I will be buying every future course that he releases because I enjoyed this one so much. Thank you Space Cat. 

Eamonn M

SpaceCat’s Pico-8: Noob to Pro course is awesome, it’s in depth, easy to follow and fun. SpaceCat has a laid-back way of teaching programming that makes for better retention while learning. I was having so much trouble learning how to use tables before, but with the practical examples in this course, it makes sense now. Highly recommended and worth the price,

Brian K.

If you want to learn Pico-8, this is definitely something to push you to that next level of understanding.

@Pico8Gamer

"[taking this course is when it] finally registered in my brain what the 3 functions do and how you use them. It started making sense."

@delstuff

How pico-8 games are made

Learn The Essentials of Game Dev!

Starting at the VERY basics, we'll explore how games are created from scratch.  We'll build our skills as we go with small, bite-sized lessons that teach you WHY we use certain techniques, not just what to type.
pico-8 game dev cookbook from spacecat

Master the Game Dev Cookbook!

Many games use common techniques to create their main features.  Player movement, gravity, collecting items, and shooting bullets can be useful for a HUGE array of games.  We'll go over tiny recipes for features like this so you can easily reference them and throw them into YOUR games!
create a platformer in pico-8

Create A Platformer!

We'll walk step-by-step through the creation of our very own platformer game.  This is a great way to see how the game dev process actually works!  We'll learn essential tips for physics, enemies, hazards, map creation, and more!

  • $99

Pico-8: Noob to Pro

  • Course
  • 49 Lessons

In the last few years I've went from knowing NOTHING about game development to creating all kinds of games for my friends, game jams, and paid gigs. In this course I teach you my step-by-step process to go from game dev NOOB to being able to create ANY kind of game in Pico-8, so you can make your game ideas a reality! Perfect for beginners who want to learn essential game dev concepts in Pico-8.
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Contents

Welcome

Course Intro
What We'll Learn in this Course
Preview

Intro to Game Dev in Pico-8

The Game Dev Process - Overview
Tour of Pico-8
How Games Are Coded

Coding Basics

Coding Concepts in Pico-8
Basics of Coding in Pico-8
Homework - "One More Each Frame"
Conditionals
Homework Review - "Too Dang High"

The Game Dev Cookbook

Cookbook Intro
Player Movement
Custom Functions
Maps
Collision
Pickups
The Magic of Tables
Gravity
Bullets
Melee Attacks
Tips For Pixel Art
How to Export & Publish Your Games!

The Game Dev Mindset

A Game is Concepts Put Together!
Concepts of Game Design
A Game's Core Mechanic
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone!

Let's Make A Platformer Game!

Intro To The Platformer Chapter
Download The Finished Game!
Making A Mockup
Player Setup
Player Movement
Gravity
Better Gravity
X Collision
Jumping
Ceiling Collision
Stronger Gravity
Animation
Animation States
Pickups
Danger
Enemies
Enemy Behaviors
States
Game Setup
Level Design
Polish

Branching Out

Making A Simple Game With Our New Knowledge!
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  • $99

Pico-8: Noob to Pro

  • Course
  • 49 Lessons

In the last few years I've went from knowing NOTHING about game development to creating all kinds of games for my friends, game jams, and paid gigs. In this course I teach you my step-by-step process to go from game dev NOOB to being able to create ANY kind of game in Pico-8, so you can make your game ideas a reality! Perfect for beginners who want to learn essential game dev concepts in Pico-8.
Buy now