HTML5 Shoot em Up in an Afternoon

Create a complete shoot 'em up game in a single afternoon using HTML5 and JavaScript. Learn essential game development topics like sprites, game loop, player actions, and object groups.

Introduction

A book on creating shoot 'em up games using HTML5 in a short time frame.

Highlights

• Teaches how to create a complete shoot 'em up game in a single afternoon
• Covers essential topics like sprites, game loop, player actions, and object groups
• Includes refactoring and expanding the game with features like enemy health, player score, and power-ups
• Provides a video walkthrough for hands-on learning

Recommendation

This book is recommended for web developers who want to quickly learn how to build a basic shoot 'em up game using HTML5 and JavaScript. It's a great resource for beginners looking to dive into game development.