Building HTML5 Games with ImpactJS: An Introduction On HTML5 Game Development

Building HTML5 Games with ImpactJS: An Introduction On HTML5 Game Development

<div><p>Create a real 2D game from start to finish with ImpactJS, the JavaScript game framework that works with the HTML5's Canvas element. Making video games is hard work that requires technical skills, a lot of planning, and—most critically—a commitment to completing the project. With this hands-on guide, you’ll learn how to use Impact with other technologies step-by-step.</p><p>You’ll pick up important tips about game design, and discover how to publish Impact games to the Web, desktop, and mobile—including a method to package your game as a native iOS app. Packed with screen shots and sample code, this book is ideal for game developers of all levels.</p><ul><li>Set up your development environment and discover Impact’s advantages</li><li>Build a complete game with core logic, collision detection, and player and monster behavior</li><li>Learn why a game design document is critical before you start building</li><li>Display and animate game artwork with sprite sheets</li><li>Add sound effects, background music, and text</li><li>Create screens to display stats and in-game status</li><li>Prepare to publish by baking your game files into a single file</li></ul></div>