Making Games: With JavaScript

by Christopher Pitt

Overview

Develop games using the JavaScript web scripting language. This compact short book will help you learn how to use modern JavaScript to make games for web browsers. They’re effortless to use and they work everywhere. If you’ve ever wanted to make a game, join author Christopher Pitt. You’ll start with nothing and build fun games, in no time at all.

What You'll Learn

• Make a game using JavaScript
• Master the game loop
• Handle player input, collision detection, gravity, ladders, and stairs
• Work with camera locking, mobs, and health
• Manage game inventory
• Handle mapping and more

Who This Book Is For

Those who are new to game development with some experience with JavaScript and web development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484224922
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	12/14/2016
Edition description:	1st ed.
Pages:	82
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.01(d)

About the Author

Christopher Pitt is a developer and writer, working at SilverStripe. He usually works on application architecture, though sometimes you’ll find him building compilers or robots.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Game Loop
3. Player Input
4. Collision Detection
5. Gravity
6. Ladders
7. Stairs
8. Camera Locking
9. Projectiles
10. Mobs
11. Health
12. Checkpoints
13. Inventory
14. Maps