SMRTR ProgrammingDec 19, 2024Dev.to

How to Make a Retro 2D JavaScript Game Part 1

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This beginner-friendly guide teaches how to create a simple "Catch the Items" game using Phaser 3, a JavaScript game development framework. The tutorial covers setting up the development environment, basic JavaScript concepts, and creating a minimal Phaser scene. It explains how to use the Phaser CDN, set up an HTML file, and introduces key Phaser functions like preload(), create(), and update(). The guide aims to help newcomers understand game development basics and start building their first browser-based game.

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