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In this video, I go step by step in teaching you how to make a metrodivania/platformer game similar to my game "The King's Dungeon" for the Playdate SDK using Lua.

- Github Repo for this project: https://github.com/SquidGodDev/MetroidvaniaTutorial
- LDtk: https://ldtk.io/
- Playdate LDtk Importer Library: https://github.com/NicMagnier/PlaydateLDtkImporter/
- Animated Sprite Library: https://github.com/Whitebrim/AnimatedSprite
- Diff Checker: https://www.diffchecker.com/

This is an intermediate/advanced tutorial. Some recommended resources before watching this video:

*No experience programming*
- Learn to Program for Playdate Game Dev! Part 1/2: https://youtu.be/C4o7n0LNQhA
- The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development: Getting Started From Zero: https://squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development

*Playdate environment not yet set up*
- Getting Started with the Playdate SDK: Setup and Basics: https://youtu.be/J0ufxinp7No

*New to Playdate development*
- Everything About Playdate SDK Collisions in 7 Minutes: https://youtu.be/27vCPiwgWzQ
- Everything You Need to Know About Sprites in the Playdate SDK: https://youtu.be/8OCebUVKlb4
- Object Oriented Programming for the Playdate SDK: https://youtu.be/e9x6DsWk-IU

Get the game this tutorial was based off of: https://squidgod.itch.io/the-kings-dungeon
Get access to that games source code and support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev
Join my Discord!: https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Suggested Resources
1:40 - Required Setup
3:05 - Creating LDtk World
6:38 - Adding Libraries
7:52 - Setting Up Main File
8:27 - Creating Game Scene/Loading Level
14:22 - Creating Player Controller (Initialization)
21:00 - Player Update Loop
22:05 - Handle State
23:13 - Handle Movement and Collisions
26:02 - Input Handlers
27:38 - State Transitions
29:02 - Apply Gravity
29:43 - Spawning Player
31:22 - Flipping Player Image
32:18 - Jumping
34:43 - Fixing Run/Jump Issues
39:02 - Double Jump/Dash
44:58 - Moving Between Rooms
50:09 - Spike
54:25 - Spikeball
58:10 - Handle Player Hitting Hazard
1:01:54 - Spawn Hazards
1:03:19 - Ability Pickups
1:08:04 - Handle Player Picking Up Ability
1:09:17 - Remove Pickup Permanently
1:10:30 - Jump Buffer
1:12:54 - Improve Playdate Load Performance
1:15:13 - Caveats

How to Make a Metroidvania/Platformer | Playdate SDK Tutorial

I made a metroidvania game for the Playdate handheld console over the course of 10 days.

Get the game here!: https://squidgod.itch.io/the-kings-dungeon
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Making a Metroidvania for the Playdate

An update for my platforming game on the Playdate handheld. This is the 5th devlog in the series. This week, I've added a saving and loading system so you can actually use the level editor properly. Enjoy!

Previous Devlog: https://youtu.be/skk77U-dNT0

Support me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! 
https://squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development

Join my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Music:
Epidemic Sound - https://share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw
Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFbtXFIaAJ0fOtgyeDs8Jog

Making My DREAM Feature for My DREAM Game for My DREAM Console

An update for my platforming game on the Playdate handheld. This is the 6th devlog in the series. This week, I've updated the website that you use to share levels. Enjoy!

Previous Devlog: https://youtu.be/o3jzWsOnqc0

Support me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! 
https://squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development

Join my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Game Developer Tries Web Development (Devlog)

I spent 1 week making a quirky tennis game for the Playdate!

Get the game here!: https://squidgod.itch.io/almost-tennis
Get the source code and support the channel!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Follow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev
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Making a handheld game with no game engine in 7 days

This week, I'm taking a little detour and trying out this new game called Retro Gadgets! I explore how the game works and try and make a little recreation of the Playdate.

Find the game here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730260/Retro_Gadgets/

@ReidCaptain 's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmk040zWxgU

Support me on Patreon and all my games and their source code!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Follow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev
Join my Discord!: https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt

Music/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Get a 30 day free trial: https://share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw

Solder, Build, and Code Your Own Custom Handheld With This New Game!

The Playdate is $179. Is that overpriced?? Watch this thinly veiled economics lecture to find out more.

Get source codes for my games and support the channel!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Follow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev
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Is the Playdate Too Expensive??

I just released my first commercial game for the Playdate, a little handheld console, and in this video I talk about how much I made from it. I also cover 3 lessons I learned from the experience.

Link to the game: https://squidgod.itch.io/pocket-pets
Devlog for this game: https://youtu.be/KUjVfoLtHwc

Support me on Patreon and get all my games and their source code!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! 
https://squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development

Join my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

How Much Money Did I Make From My First Game?

Another week of progress on my platformer for the Playdate! This is the 4th devlog in the series. This week, I'm trying something a little different where I live document the progress on my game throughout the week!

Previous devlog: https://youtu.be/YTCMfC2oPJI

Support me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! 
https://squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development

Join my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

What It's Like Making a Game For The Playdate

I'm continuing work on my Mario Maker-like game where you create your own custom platforming levels and share them using audio data. In this week's devlog, I revamped the art style and settled on a level design system that I was happy with.

Previous devlog: https://youtu.be/8yTBVDHt6KM

Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! Now with a Spanish translation!
https://squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development

Support me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

A week of progress on my Playdate platformer

I'm continuing work on my Mario Maker-like game where you create your own custom platforming levels and share them using audio data. This week, I made some adjustments to the platforming physics and added some new obstacles.

Previous devlog: https://youtu.be/ReUR5hu-2tI
Walkie Talkie: https://managore.itch.io/walkie-talkie

Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua!
https://squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development

Support me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord and say hi or ask questions! I'll respond :): https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Making Mario Maker for the Playdate

This week, I'm starting a new Playdate game devlog series! I'm making a Mario Maker-like platforming game where you can build custom levels, but with a twist - you can share your levels using an audio data transfer tool I've made. The Playdate currently has no networking API, so this is the only way to transfer data wirelessly. Check it out!

Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua!
https://squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development

Support me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord and say hi or ask questions! I'll respond :): https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

I Made a Game That Lets You Share Levels Using Morse Code | Devlog 0

Want to create different scenes in your Playdate game and make transitions between them? In this video, I show you how to set a scene manager using Lua for the Playdate SDK.

Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua!
https://squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development

Scene management code: https://github.com/SquidGodDev/Playdate-Scene-Management

Roomy Playdate: https://github.com/RobertCurry0216/roomy-playdate
Noble Engine: https://github.com/NobleRobot/NobleEngine
Cotton: https://github.com/unbelievableflavour/Cotton

Support me on Patreon and get all my games and their source code!: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord!: https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Simple scene management
2:00 - More advanced scenes
2:58 - Creating example scenes
4:32 - Creating a scene manager
6:42 - Using the scene manager
7:21 - Passing data between scenes
8:06 - Creating a wipe transition
10:59 - Disabling scene transitions during an active transition
11:32 - Create a wipe transition with an image
11:44 - Creating a fade transition
12:44 - Improving fade transition performance
13:22 - Drawbacks of this scene management approach
14:40 - Alternative #1
14:55 - Alternative #2
15:10 - Alternative #3

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Creating a Scene Manager for the Playdate

I spent the last week making a content update for my virtual pet game, in which I added a fishing minigame, an evolution tree, and some bug fixes.

Support my channel + buy the game here!: https://squidgod.itch.io/pocket-pets
Become a patron and get my games and source code included: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

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Adding fishing to my virtual pet game

I spent 2 weeks making my own virtual pet game for this handheld device called the Playdate! 

Support my channel + buy the game here!: https://squidgod.itch.io/pocket-pets
Interested in the source code and supporting the channel? https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Follow me on Twitter to see sneak peaks/updates!: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev
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Music/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw

Remaking Tamagotchi 25 years later...

More progress on my Gladiator Roguelite for the Playdate! I added two new areas to the game - a cloudy night area and a mountainous area. I also go over the roadmap for the rest of the project. Watch this devlog to see my progress! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday! However, next week I'll be taking a break since I feel a little burnt out, but the week afterwards I'll have a special surprise video/project :)

Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Previous episode: https://youtu.be/SpNonP2OxMc
First episode: https://youtu.be/MubQ6HX4tIY

Support me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord (I'm very active!): https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt

Music/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw

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Adding New Areas to My Gladiator Roguelite | Playdate Devlog 5

I'm continuing development on my Gladiator roguelite indie game for the Playdate. This week, I made more progress on the shop and added a Breath of the Wild type ability wheel! Watch this devlog to see my progress! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday!

Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Previous episode: https://youtu.be/SpNonP2OxMc
First episode: https://youtu.be/MubQ6HX4tIY

Support me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord (I'm very active!): https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt

Music/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw

#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole

Adding an Ability Wheel to My Gladiator Roguelite | Playdate Devlog 4

I'm continuing development on my Gladiator roguelite game for the Playdate. This week, I started work on the map system for the game! Watch this devlog to see my progress! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday!

Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Previous episode: https://youtu.be/TOAwGZhXciA
First episode: https://youtu.be/MubQ6HX4tIY

Support me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord (I'm very active!): https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt

Music/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw

#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole

Creating a Roguelite Map for My Gladiator Combat Game | Playdate Devlog 3

I'm continuing development on my Gladiator roguelite game for the Playdate. This week, I added 4 new enemies, a spin attack with the crank, and also a wave spawning system! Watch this devlog to see my progress and check out combat for my Playdate indie game! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday!

Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Previous episode: https://youtu.be/ypTXRSq_0Bc

Support me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord (I'm very active!): https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt

Music/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw

#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole

Physically Cranking to Spin Attack | Playdate Devlog 2

I'm continuing development on my Gladiator roguelite game for the Playdate. This week, I updated the background visuals and added an enemy into the game - the wolf! Watch this devlog to see my progress and check out combat for my Playdate indie game! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday!

Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Previous episode: https://youtu.be/MubQ6HX4tIY

Support me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord (I'm very active!): https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt

Music/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw

#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole

Adding Combat to My Gladiator Roguelite | Playdate Devlog 1

I'm starting a new series where I make a Dead Cells-esque combat action roguelite on the Playdate. The plan is to work on this game for 1-2 months and to make a really fun complete package.

Watch my other Playdate devlog videos!: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlMPQvEA0GZMXNPDiAsG-eJmwSXd7jowR

Support me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: https://www.patreon.com/squidgoddev

Join my Discord (I'm very active!): https://discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Follow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): https://twitter.com/SquidGodDev

Music/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw

#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole

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