Making Games: With JavaScript

Develop games using the JavaScript web scripting language. This compact short book will help you learn how to use modern JavaScript to make games for web browsers. They’re effortless to use and they work everywhere. If you’ve ever wanted to make a game, join author Christopher Pitt. You’ll start with nothing and build fun games, in no time at all.

What You’ll Learn

• Make a game using JavaScript
• Master the game loop
• Handle player input, collision detection, gravity, ladders, and stairs
• Work with camera locking, mobs, and health
• Manage game inventory
• Handle mapping and more

Who This Book Is For

Those who are new to game development with some experience with JavaScript and web development.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Game Loop
Chapter 3: Player Input
Chapter 4: Collision Detection
Chapter 5: Gravity
Chapter 6: Ladders
Chapter 7: Stairs
Chapter 8: Camera Locking
Chapter 9: Projectiles
Chapter 10: Mobs
Chapter 11: Health
Chapter 12: Animation
Chapter 13: Sounds
Chapter 14: Gamepads