How to Make a Retro Style 3D FPS in the Godot Game Engine

Overview

Learn how to make an old school fast-paced first person shooter in the Godot game engine What you'll learn:

How to implement a fast paced old school first person character controller in GodotHow to fully implement a machine gun, shotgun, sword, and rocket launcher in GodotHow to implement basic artificial intelligence in GodotHow to use pathfinding in GodotHow to implement basic GUI in GodotHow to use particle effects in Godot In this course you'll learn how to make an old school fast paced 3D FPS in the Godot Game Engine.I'll cover how to set up an environment and lighting, make player movement, create four guns:

a machete, shotgun, machine gun, and rocket launcher, make two enemies, one melee and one range, with pathfinding and basic ai, create particle effects for explosions and smoke trails, create animations for weapons, create ammo, health, and weapon pickups, and set up a basic hud for the player.Udemy's requirements for course descriptions have changed since I originally posted this course and now require a minimum of 200 words, which is stupid, so here's some filler:

I need 88 more words at this point so I'm just going to type random words from the alphabet in. Or I suppose I could use a chatbot, but I'd rather have that human touch.

This really is a stupid requirement, I said all I needed to say in only 110 words, which is much clearer than using 200, but because of some arbitrary rule, I'm now required to add this extra section that literally no one will read. Fantastic.

Seven more, I guess it could be worse.

Syllabus

• Introduction to the Course
Overview of Course Objectives
Brief History of Retro 3D FPS Games
Introduction to Godot Game Engine
• Setting Up the Development Environment
Installing Godot
Overview of Godot Interface
Setting Up a New Project
• Basic 3D Game Design Principles
3D Space and Coordinates
Understanding Nodes and Scenes
Introduction to Godot Scripting (GDScript)
• Creating the Game World
Designing Retro Style Game Levels
Implementing Textures and Materials
Creating Simple 3D Models with a Retro Aesthetic
• Player Character Creation
Designing the Player Model
First-Person Controls and Movement
Implementing Shooting Mechanics
• Enemy Design and AI
Designing Enemy Models
Implementing Basic AI Behaviors
Enemy Pathfinding and Attacking
• Game Physics and Mechanics
Overview of Godot's Physics Engine
Implementing Collisions and RigidBody Dynamics
Incorporating Obstacles and Traps
• Creating Retro Graphics and Animations
Stylizing Graphics for a Retro Look
Designing and Animating Low-Poly Models
Adding Effects: Explosions, Muzzle Flash
• Audio in Retro FPS Games
Integrating Sound Effects: Gunshots, Footsteps
Background Music and Audio Mixing
Using 3D Sound for Immersive Experience
• Game UI and Menus
Designing a Minimalist Retro UI
Implementing Health and Ammo Displays
Creating Main Menu and Pause Menu
• Enhancing Gameplay and Performance
Optimizing Game Performance
Balancing Game Difficulty
Testing and Debugging Techniques
• Finishing Touches and Publishing
Polishing the Game: Adding Details
Exporting Your Game for Different Platforms
Marketing and Distribution Strategies
• Course Conclusion
Recap of Key Concepts
Additional Resources for Further Learning
Q&A and Next Steps in Game Development

Taught by

Narayana Walters

Subjects

Programming