Godot 4 for Beginners: Develop engaging 2D and 3D games with Godot 4's scripting and design features

Kickstart your game development journey with Godot 4 and create your own indie games from scratch in this part-color guide

Key Features
Implement custom scripts to control game logic and interactions
Learn coding, design, and game mechanics tailored for beginners in 2D and 3D
Build and release your own indie games, from concept to publication
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Jumping into Godot 4 as a beginner can be overwhelming. You’re wrestling with a new interface, trying to wrap your head around how nodes and scenes work, and learning GDScript all at once. After years of teaching game development and creating YouTube tutorials, Robert Henning knows exactly where you’re likely to have those “wait, what?” moments. He’s built this guide to systematically address those challenges head-on, breaking down complex concepts into digestible steps.

You’ll start by setting up Godot 4 and understanding its interface and tools. Then, you’ll dive into nodes and scenes, Godot’s way of organizing everything, which sounds intimidating but is actually quite intuitive. From there, you’ll explore both 2D and 3D game creation, adding key elements such as players, enemies, collectibles, and lighting effects that make your game pop visually. You’ll also get hands-on with Godot’s scripting language, GDScript, to bring your game ideas to life.

By the end of this Godot 4 book, you’ll have the skills to build complete 2D and 3D games from scratch, covering everything from level design and game state management to score tracking and more. Whether you’re just getting started or are ready to level up, this book will help you turn your ideas into fully playable games.

What you will learn
Navigate and master the Godot 4 interface effectively
Utilize nodes and scenes for structured game development
Create dynamic 2D and immersive 3D game environments
Manipulate lighting to enhance game visuals
Script game mechanics using GDScript
Implement key elements such as players, enemies, and collectibles
Design engaging levels and manage game states
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone who is new to game development or wants to explore the powerful Godot engine. Whether you're an aspiring game developer, an indie creator, a student, or an artist, this book will provide you with a solid foundation.

Basic computer skills, including installing and running software and navigating the operating system, are required. While a rudimentary understanding of programming concepts such as variables, loops, and conditional statements can be helpful, it is not essential, as all necessary programming basics are thoroughly explained in the book.