Godot C# Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to your first step into game development with Godot and C#! This beginner-friendly course helps C# developers learn game development with the Godot Engine, walking you step by step through how to use C# to build interactive games. By the end, you understand the core concepts and workflows needed to bring your ideas to life.
You’ll learn how to create a controllable player, build levels with scenes and nodes, add interactive objects, and even design a simple crafting UI. With hands-on challenges and a final sample project, you’ll gain the confidence to start building your own g…
Godot C# Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to your first step into game development with Godot and C#! This beginner-friendly course helps C# developers learn game development with the Godot Engine, walking you step by step through how to use C# to build interactive games. By the end, you understand the core concepts and workflows needed to bring your ideas to life.
You’ll learn how to create a controllable player, build levels with scenes and nodes, add interactive objects, and even design a simple crafting UI. With hands-on challenges and a final sample project, you’ll gain the confidence to start building your own games.
Videos
| Lesson | Video Link | Project Files |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Godot C# Essentials: A Complete Beginner’s Guide | Video | Link |
| Installation - Set up Godot, VS Code, and C# | Video | Link |
| Engine Overview - Explore the Godot interface | Video | Link |
| Scenes and Nodes - The Core Building Blocks | Video | Link |
| Scripting Basics - Write C# scripts and attach them to nodes | Video | Link |
| Debugging - Troubleshoot in Godot & VS Code | Video | Link |
| Prototyping - Build environments with CSG Nodes | Video | Link |
| Interactions - Handle player input using signals and collision detection | Video | Link |
| User Interface - Create a responsive UI with Control nodes | Video | Link |
Project Files
Some lessons may include project files, in which case you will find the following:
- Starting Project: A pre-configured project to help you get started quickly with the lesson.
- Final Project: A completed version of the project showing the end result of the lesson.
Final Example Project: Fly By Café
Explore the Fly By Café sample project to see how everything comes together. This project demonstrates takes the techniques that you learned a step further. Concepts include:
Advanced Character Systems
- Animation management using AnimationTree with state machines and layered animations.
- Jump mechanics with gravity and ground detection for platforming-style movement.
Flexible Game Architecture
- Singleton pattern for global access to player and UI systems.
- Custom Resource system for data-driven design.
- Interface-based interaction framework that makes adding new interactive objects simple.
Gameplay Systems
- Inventory system with automatic item stacking and quantity management.
- Crafting system that validates recipes and transforms ingredients into finished products.
- World-space UI using SubViewport to display interactive prompts in 3D space.
Environment Polish
- Animated doors using AnimationPlayer for responsive environmental interactions.
- Simple particle system to add visual flair and feedback.
- Simple animation created directly in Godot to show 360 rotation on a loop.
Contributing
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