Tutorial: Build a game for Android Devices

Tutorial - Build a game for Android Devices

Introduction

This tutorial demonstrates how to install all the necessary tools  to create a game for Android devices. The tools required are the Eclipse IDE, ADT plugin for Eclipse, Android SDK, Android NDK, Cocos2x platform and Cygwin for Windows. The game is written in C++. You don't need to be an expert in C++ to follow this tutorial because all the source code for the game is provided. You will learn how to create your own animations, graphics, game rules and music.

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CLICK HERE to download the game's source code and assets

Videos:

1. Install: Eclipse IDE, Android SDK, Android NDK and the Cocos2dx platform.
2. Install Cygwin for Windows.
3. How to create a new Cocos2dx Project.
4. How to create the project's assets using the build_native.sh file.
5. How to configure the Eclipse IDE for C++ code.
6. How to import the C++ game's source code and the assets.
7. How to create the game's animations using Flash Professional CC.
8. How to create sprite sheets using SWFSheet and Texture Packer.
9. How to modify music and sound effects for the game using Audacity software.
10. How to export your game to an APK file.