Retro Web-Based Game Programming

by Kenwright

Retro Game Programming for the Web provides a beginners guide to getting started developing games and interactive web-based applications. The book focuses on the practical aspects with code samples and projects to get you started. The book has been formatted and designed with sample listings and support material, so whether or not you are currently an expert in web development, actively working with an existing framework, or completely in the dark about this mysterious topic, this book has something for you. If you’re an experienced developer, you’ll find this book a light refresher to the subject, and if you’re deciding whether or not to delve into web-based games, this book may help you make that significant decision.

138 pages, Paperback

Published February 11, 2020

Reviews

[Mateo Alvarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had such a nostalgic blast with this book. It felt like stepping into a time machine and rediscovering the joy of building games the old-school way—right in the browser. I loved how approachable it was, even when diving into things like collision detection and object management. The examples were simple but powerful, and I found myself grinning as I got sprites bouncing around the screen with just a few lines of JavaScript. It reminded me why I fell in love with coding in the first place. If you’ve ever wanted to make your own pixel-perfect arcade-style game, this book makes it feel totally doable—and fun