Learn to build a fully-functional 2D game inspired by the 1979 Atari classic Asteroids using
just HTML5 CSS and JavaScript. Developing games has never been easier than it is now. New web
technology allows even beginner developers to turn their hand to game development. Developed
from an undergraduate course module Introducing JavaScript Game Development teaches each new
technology as it is introduced so can be followed by enthusiastic beginners as well as
intermediate coders. You will learn how to work with HTML5 and the canvas element how to
understand paths how to draw to a design and create your spaceship and asteroids. You'll then
move on to animating your game and finally building. You will work step-by-step through the
game design process starting with only what is necessary to complete each step and
refactoring the code as necessary along the way reflecting the natural progression that code
follows in the real world. Each chapter is designed to take your code base to the next level
and to add to your skills. After completing the examples in this book you will have the tools
necessary to build your own high-quality games. Make the process of creating object-oriented
2D games more fun and more productive and get started on your game development journey.
