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title: "Metroid Infinite Jumper Phaser Tutorial"
subtitle: "Learn how to create a Metroid-inspired infinite jumper with Phaser Editor"
date: 2025-01-09T15:24:00.000Z
category: tutorial
url: https://phaser.io/news/2025/01/metroid-infinite-jumper-phaser-tutorial
site: Phaser - https://phaser.io
copyright: © 2026 Phaser Studio Inc. All rights reserved.
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# Metroid Infinite Jumper Phaser Tutorial

*Learn how to create a Metroid-inspired infinite jumper with Phaser Editor*

Scott Westover is back with a brand new YouTube series: "Today, we’re diving into Phaser Editor v4 to create something really exciting: a retro-inspired infinite jumper game! Think of the classic pixel-art vibes of games like Metroid and Super Metroid—but now, you're building it yourself.

Phaser Editor v4 makes building HTML5 games faster and more accessible than ever. With its visual tools and just a little coding, you’ll be amazed at what you can create.

In this tutorial, we’ll cover:

- How to create reusable game objects using prefabs
- Building beautiful parallax backgrounds with TileSprite
- Handling player input for smooth and responsive controls
- Connecting multiple scenes to create seamless gameplay
- Adding personality with custom fonts

And much more!

[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIAjbuoYT3I)

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