Build a classic arcade-style shooter using Phaser 3, starting with the basics and moving toward a fully playable game. Along the way, you’ll master essential game development concepts including sprites, groups, physics, input handling, and simple animations.

What You'll Learn

  • Create a player spaceship: Moving around the screen and shooting at enemies
  • Set up enemy ships: Basic enemy movement and weapons
  • Adding Interactivity: Detect collisions between the player, enemies, and lasers
  • Add explosion effects: Destroying things with a boom!
  • Core Phaser 3 Skills: Work with sprites, groups, physics, controls and animations

This tutorial takes you from a blank screen to a fully playable arcade shooter.

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