{"id":1256,"date":"2024-11-01T07:55:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T10:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/revolutionarena.com\/english\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2024-11-01T07:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T10:55:46","slug":"tips-for-starting-your-journey-as-a-game-developer-using-gamemaker-opera-gx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/revolutionarena.com\/english\/tips-for-starting-your-journey-as-a-game-developer-using-gamemaker-opera-gx\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for starting your journey as a game developer using GameMaker \u2013 Opera GX"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Independent developers like Gagonfe started from scratch and now share some tips on how to use one of the most versatile tools on the market, available in Opera GX<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every gamer has dreamed of putting down the controller and becoming the creator of their own adventures. However, the task of taking on the role of game developer can be daunting for those who have never tried it. That\u2019s where GameMaker comes in. Opera  GX<\/a> , the browser for gamers, and GameMaker offer aspiring developers an easy-to-use tool, making it intuitive and more accessible to take the next step towards this goal. A great example of what is possible on the platform is Gabriel Gon\u00e7alves, also known as Gagonfe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gagonfe, a 23-year-old Brazilian game developer, already has many successful games in his portfolio \u2014 six of which you can find on  GX.Games<\/a> , an online store available through Opera GX. Like other gamers who became developers, Gagonfe started from scratch, believing it would be difficult to specialize in the field (spoiler: it wasn’t). Below you can check out some tips Gagonfe shared to start learning and have fun along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download GameMaker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GameMaker is a completely free game engine that offers free tutorials, assets, and the option to publish games on all platforms using the same code. Download it  here<\/a>  and try it out for yourself.

\u201cGameMaker is surprisingly easy to get started with, even if you have no programming knowledge.\u201d \u2013 Gagonfe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be afraid<\/strong>

If gamers\u2014or beginners in general\u2014think that creating games is rocket science, they\u2019re wrong. With GameMaker they can develop their own games without any experience and without any academic background, which doesn\u2019t mean they won\u2019t have to learn a thing or two along the way, of course\u2014more on that later.

\u201cI\u2019m a living example of this. I have no specialization and here I am, giving tips on game development. Isn\u2019t that amazing?!\u201d \u2013 Gagonfe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With GameMaker, learning how to create video games can be fun. However, if your goal is to make money quickly, frustration will set in. Beginners need to take it slow, enjoy the journey ahead, and soon you will be releasing your first games. One step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wasn\u2019t trying to make a living from game development to begin with. But because it was fun, I never stopped and then it became a reality. I feel like I would get frustrated quickly if that was my goal from the start because it\u2019s not something that comes naturally. Again, it\u2019s a very long process and if you can only think about the end goal, you won\u2019t be able to overcome the little obstacles that are right in front of you.\u201d Gagonfe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be disciplined<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people have half an hour a day to learn, others a whole day. GameMaker offers tutorials that will allow beginners to produce their first game in just 15 minutes, but the real key to success is perseverance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo you really have to analyze your situation and see what works best for you and most of all have the discipline to stick with it, step by step, because game development is a journey that never ends.\u201d \u2013 Gagonfe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never stop learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we said before, with GameMaker there is no need for an academic degree to create games, but to get good at it you need to be prepared to learn on your own and keep improving your skills all the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou will have to study a lot. There are many things to learn in game development, from marketing to localization, from enemy behavior to environment, from inputs to menus, from user interface to gameplay. So perseverance, learning and studying are key factors to becoming a good game developer, day after day.\u201d \u2013 Gagonfe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s next for Gagonfe?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gagonfe\u2019s releases include Doomed to Hell, Colourfor Recolor and Archaeogem, all available on the GX.Games store.

After creating between 15 and 20 games in just a few years, Gagonfe has no intention of stopping. He just announced his next game, Rocket Rats, and is already working on something special for next year. If you want to know more about the developer, feel free to visit his  website<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About GameMaker <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GameMaker is a faster, more user-friendly, cross-platform game engine. GameMaker enables artists and creators to build games within a single codebase and publish natively to multiple platforms including Android, iOS, HTML5, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Windows Desktop, macOS, and Ubuntu. GameMaker has been downloaded over 12 million times. The team behind it is based in Dundee, Scotland. GameMaker was acquired by Opera in January 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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