Basic Principles of Game Design

How do you make good games? Huge question, but let's try to break it down! ● This video is loosely based on this awesome article: ● Paper on structural composition: ► All content by Brackeys is 100% free. We believe that education should be available for everyone. ♪ "ES_Finding Freedom 3 - Peter...

Beginner - 9 min - Software & IT - Brackeys

The full course: Learn Game Development free

What you'll need

• Game controller: Test your game the way players play it.
• Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
• Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.

Books

1. The Art of Game Design by Jesse Schell - View on Amazon
2. Game Programming Patterns by Robert Nystrom - View on Amazon
3. Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier - View on Amazon
4. Unity in Action by Joseph Hocking - View on Amazon

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