I created the website MangasMango, the logo, and social accounts for TikTok and Instagram. I also set up an email address, a Google AdMob account, and a Google Developer account.
What I Learned in Godot While Making This Game
- How to use signals
- How to align UI elements
- How to use the integrated editor
- Learned Python
- Learned how to use tilesets and tilemaps
- Learned what singletons and global variables are
- How to use animated sprites
- How to change scenes
- How to add rewarded ads in my Godot game
- How to export a project ready for the Play Store
Game Development Insights
I also learned that game design is hard, and making a game good requires a ton of skills. Especially as a solo dev without publishers, you need to be a developer, manager, social media handler, marketer, graphics designer, accountant, and so much more. I keep learning every day.
Aseprite and Pixel Art
Aseprite is incredibly fun to use. I learned:
- How to create pixel art
- How to animate
- How to make everything run smoothly together
- How to create tilesets
- How to layer elements effectively