How do a make my own video game?

Question

I would like to make my own game to my specifications and needs such as a RPG or FPS, I already have the free version of Unity downloaded but the problem is I don't understand coding and all that.

Where can I find out how to code?

Answer 1

Whoa there buddy, you want to make a game but have never coded before, sorry champ but I've got to agree with everyone here, it ain't gonna be easy. Hell I've been a programmer professionally for 5 years now, not to mention the 4 years at university and I wouldn't know where to start.



I think your setting yourself up for failure if your trying to make an RPG or FPS game. Allot of the big games out there today have HUGE budgets and teams of developers and designers. Don't believe me, finish a game and watch the credits, they go on for quite a while, that's because allot of people are involved.



If I sound discouraging its because its a massive task for one person particularly if that person has never programmed before. Depending on the scale of your game, the graphics, the game play, content, it could take years to finish, not to mention the fact that you will need to be able to learn to program first. Sorry buddy I'm sure that's not what you wanted to hear but that's the reality of your situation.

Answer 2

First off -- if you're making something 2D and simple, ignore what I've typed below this paragraph. If not, read it. Second, "where you find out how to code" is a university. If you're interested in learning all of programming/computer science's secrets, you have to go to university for it. No-one else can teach you enough. Otherwise, you can look up some guides for beginners on YouTube for the language you want to start with, surely -- considering, YouTube has everything. You should probably consider a more modern language.



So if you aren't planning on doing something small, I would just like to advise you: for a 3D game, 12 seconds of gameplay can take up to 2.5 hours to create. If not, more. And that's being generous! Programming 3D immersive games is for big companies, and it still takes them years. You can do 2D sure, but 3D with actual gameplay? Don't think about it. It will make you cry. Probably literally. And when you don't yet even know a programming language? Oh, not happening. So not happening. Sorry. Realization can be harsh, I'm sure. If you feel like programming a big game with 45 other people, go take a computer science course in a university and then get paid in pocket lint and peanuts, sleep under your desk, and get treated like dirt. Game programming is a terrible industry. Ask anyone.

Answer 3

I don't want to lessen your motivation, but I would definitely not advise making an FPS or any RPG if you have never made a game before.



It is not very much fun to make games if you have to learn 2 years worth of computer science with your first game.

However, you can still learn to make games, and it is a lot of fun.



I would start with something small, yet powerful, so I recommend the LOVE2D engine.

It uses Lua, a powerful verbose language made in C, but is easy to gradually learn (you don't have to learn very many things to get rolling.)



With LOVE2D, you should be able to have a game ready in a matter of half an hour.



Once you learn Lua thouroughly, you will understand the concepts of programming, and will be ready to understand more advanced concepts.

Answer 4

Ok, game creation is a really complicated branch of coding. If you are inexperienced I think its highly advisable to learn singular programming languages before moving on to actual game creation. For a first language I would suggest python. You can learn this language here: http://www.learnpython.org/



The good thing about python is that it's "noob-friendly" while also being a very useful and strong language to use. Python taught me the basics behind general algorithmic ideas and I think it would be best for you to learn it before trying to code a game. Python may not be used to code the game, but it will teach you the programming skills needed to move into game creation.



Programming is a wonderful thing, I hope you found what you were looking for!

Answer 5

Create a plot for the video game

Do not copy from other video game directly

Check with friends and family to see whether it is a good story or not

Start drawing concept art

If you are not experienced try to send the game idea to franchisee.

Answer 6

I'm just going to let you know now. Making a game is not nearly as easy as you think it is. It will take you years to make anything good, and if you don't have that kind of time on your hands for something you're not getting paid to do then you should quit. ITS NOT EASY..