Build a Dev Portfolio as a 2D Game – JavaScript Course
Learn how to use Kaboom.js to create a 2d game that is actually a developer portfolio. This is a creative way to show off your skills.
Live demo: https://jslegenddev.github.io/portfolio/
Source code: https://github.com/JSLegendDev/2d-portfolio-kaboom
Map files (map.json + map.png): https://github.com/JSLegendDev/2d-portfolio-kaboom/tree/master/public
Spritesheet: https://github.com/JSLegendDev/2d-portfolio-kaboom/blob/master/public/spritesheet.png
Fonts: https://datagoblin.itch.io/monogram
Tiled software: https://mapeditor.org
Substack post explaining how to implement mobile controls : https://jslegenddev.substack.com/p/how-to-implement-player-controls
Course developed by @JSLegendDev
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⭐️ Contents ⭐️
⌨️ (0:00:00) Intro
⌨️ (0:03:35) Setup
⌨️ (0:16:40) Loading assets
⌨️ (0:19:36) How to use Tiled to draw maps
⌨️ (0:36:23) Writing logic to display map
⌨️ (0:45:02) Creating the player
⌨️ (0:52:13) Writing logic to display boundaries
⌨️ (0:58:07) Writing logic to display dialogue
⌨️ (1:16:28) Spawning the player + player movement logic
⌨️ (1:26:33) Writing logic for scaling the camera + animations + dialogue text
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