Sprites & Animation

How to Create and Edit Sprites in GameMaker

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How to Create and Edit Sprites in GameMaker

Great 2D games do not always need complicated artwork. A small character made from a few carefully placed pixels can feel memorable when it moves smoothly, reacts clearly, and fits the visual style of the game. In GameMaker, these images are usually stored as sprites. A sprite can represent a player, enemy, collectible, projectile, interface … Read more

How Sprites Work in GameMaker: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

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How Sprites Work in GameMaker: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

When you look at a 2D game, nearly everything visible may begin as a sprite. The hero running across the screen, a spinning coin, an enemy waiting behind a wall, and even a menu button can all use sprite assets. However, sprites in GameMaker do more than display pictures. They can contain multiple animation frames, … Read more