Skip to content

Commit 962ab83

Browse files
authored
Merge pull request #56 from codedex-io/game-dev-blog-typo-fixes
touches minor typos and some engine and language innaccuracies
2 parents c443aba + 1bf856b commit 962ab83

File tree

1 file changed

+6
-6
lines changed

1 file changed

+6
-6
lines changed

blogs/2025/how-to-get-started-with-game-development.mdx

Lines changed: 6 additions & 6 deletions
Original file line numberDiff line numberDiff line change
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ tags:
1212

1313
## Introduction
1414

15-
**Game Development** has been the way many people (maybe even you!) have gotten interested in programming. While it can be chalenging, it’s also one of the most rewarding ways to see your progress come to life. You might’ve even written a Minecraft mod or two back in the day.
15+
**Game Development** has been the way many people (maybe even you!) have gotten interested in programming. While it can be challenging, it’s also one of the most rewarding ways to see your progress come to life. You might’ve even written a Minecraft mod or two back in the day.
1616

1717
My name is **Ellie**, and I’m a Curriculum Developer @ Codédex, and studied **Game Design** in college. I created this guide if you’re learning to code or already know how, and want to dive into the world of game dev. Unity or Unreal? C# or C++? Indie or AAA? 2D or 3D?
1818

@@ -136,15 +136,15 @@ There are several options for you to choose from. I’ll start from the ones I h
136136

137137
[Godot](https://godotengine.org/) is a free, open-source game engine that supports both 2D and 3D game development.
138138

139-
It uses **GDScript**, a Python-like language, and has a user-friendly editor! Games like Hollow Knight and Cuphead were made with Godot! I used this for a class and built out a full game with a few levels with my project group. Overall, I liked it and will probably use it to make a game in the future. Do note that it took a while to learn all the UI for this, and I was stuck watching tutorials for a while.
139+
It uses **GDScript**, a Python-like language, and has a user-friendly editor! I used this for a class and built out a full game with a few levels with my project group. Overall, I liked it and will probably use it to make a game in the future. Do note that it took a while to learn all the UI for this, and I was stuck watching tutorials for a while.
140140

141141
<img src="https://godotengine.org/assets/press/icon_color.png" width="20%" />
142142

143143
### Unity
144144

145145
![image](https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/unity-muse-features-expanded-in-editor-with-3-new-updates/Images/Animate-Edit_Gif_2.gif)
146146

147-
[Unity](https://unity.com/) is one of the most popular game engines in the industry! It supports 2D, 3D, and mobile games across multiple platforms. Unit uses **C#** for its scripts, and can publish to PC, consoles, mobile, and web. Games made with Unity include Pokémon Go, Genshin Impact, and Among Us. Not recommended for beginners, but if you’re up for the challenge, this would be the best option for a high-quality 2D Steam game.
147+
[Unity](https://unity.com/) is one of the most popular game engines in the industry! It supports 2D, 3D, and mobile games across multiple platforms. Unity uses **C#** for its scripts, and can publish to PC, consoles, mobile, and web. Games made with Unity include Pokémon Go, Genshin Impact, and Among Us. Not recommended for beginners, but if you’re up for the challenge, this would be the best option for a high-quality 2D Steam game.
148148

149149

150150
### Unreal Engine
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ It uses **GDScript**, a Python-like language, and has a user-friendly editor! Ga
164164
Of course, there are so many ways to get started besides the software that I have shown, so here are a few different options that I haven’t personally used, but could be helpful for the game you’re trying to make!
165165

166166
- [Game Maker](https://gamemaker.io/en): A great place to start with learning a game engine, and uses GML scripting, perfect for 2D games
167-
- [RPG Maker](https://www.rpgmakerweb.com/): Has a lot of built-in mechanics to start building a typical RPG game, and uses Java/Ruby depending on your version
167+
- [RPG Maker](https://www.rpgmakerweb.com/): Has a lot of built-in mechanics to start building a typical RPG game, and uses JavaScript/Ruby depending on your version
168168
- [Twine](https://twinery.org/): A choose your own adventure text based game editor that uses JavaScript!
169169

170170
---
@@ -177,13 +177,13 @@ Here are some places where to find spritesheets for characters, tilesheets, musi
177177

178178
- [craftpix.net](https://craftpix.net/?srsltid=AfmBOor8HKloWlBuhh-rVhsfZLKEyGNWCEHwl6GeRzBcuqM_K3I74LdF)
179179
- [itch.io](https://itch.io/game-assets/free)
180-
- [gamesart2D](https://www.gameart2d.com/)
180+
- [gameart2D](https://www.gameart2d.com/)
181181

182182
---
183183

184184
## Publishing
185185

186-
And of course, what’s a game good for if people can’t play it !? Depending on what you use to build your game with, you have several publishing and upload options.
186+
And of course, what’s a game good for if people can’t play it?! Depending on what you use to build your game with, you have several publishing and upload options.
187187

188188
- **LÖVE2D Games:** You can distribute your game as a standalone executable for Windows, Mac, or Linux. Upload to platforms like [itch.io](https://itch.io/), GitHub, or your own site for free distribution.
189189
- **Godot Games:** Export to Windows, Mac, Linux, web browsers, iOS, and Android. Publish on itch.io, Steam, Google Play Store, or Apple App Store, depending on your platform.

0 commit comments

Comments
 (0)