I'm finding myself constantly stuck when it comes to coding for video games and could really use some advice. I often have to Google things because I don't know what to do next, and sometimes I give up entirely. When I try to learn game development through YouTube videos, like those from Brackeys, it feels like nothing really clicks for me, and I just end up stuck in tutorial mode. After watching a recent game award event where one of the developers mentioned that they also learned through YouTube, I'm curious about how they manage to build something as big as Expedition 33. I want to eventually work for a game company, but I'm unsure where to start or how to keep progressing.
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It really helps to know what tools you're using for your games. I'd suggest starting with simpler tools like Scratch or Pygame before diving into something complex like Unity. When I first tried Unity, it felt overwhelming and I had to set it aside for a bit.
Just a FYI, a lot of the team behind Expedition 33 had experience from working at Ubisoft, so they had a solid foundation. Game development is pretty challenging because you need to grasp general programming, engine usage, and various game development techniques. I recommend focusing on learning programming basics first, then pick an engine to learn. It's a lot of work but definitely rewarding!
I started with Unity too, but I'm thinking of trying Unreal later on. Just not ready for that leap yet!