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Introduction to iOS Game Development with SpriteKit & Swift

Develop your first iOS game using the SpriteKit framework and Swift. A Jump'N'Run with countless awesome features!
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Develop your first iOS game using the SpriteKit framework and Swift. A Jump'N'Run with countless awesome features!
Platform: Udemy
Video: 10h 26m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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Video Score: 9.2 / 10
The course includes 10h 26m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 4 hours 36 minutes of 36 iOS Game Development courses on Udemy.
Detail Score: 9.5 / 10

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Extra Content Score: 9.9 / 10

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About the course

This course is about the Sprite Kit framework and how to use it to build your own Game clearly inspired by Nintendo’s best selling game Super Mario Run. 
We’re going to build this app from scratch meaning you don’t have to have any prior experience in game development. 
By the end of this course you will have a complete game you can then publish in the App Store.
The source code and the resources that we provide you with are already of incredible value. However the real value is actually the more than 10 hours of video content, in which we explain everything extremely detailed and if you still have any questions or need help, you can always just message us.
We start this course by giving you a thorough introduction to the SK Framework and its most important components, afterwards we’ll jump right into building our game, without having to worry about not understanding what we’re doing.
Using SKTileMapNode and the SceneEditor we will learn how to create amazing worlds and levels visually without having to write all of the code.
The Game itself will feature things such as:

•Enemies•Scores•Power Ups•collectibles and much more.As it is the case with all of our course we will provide you with all of the resources, project files and source code used in this course.
Though it might be helpful to have a basic knowledge of Swift, it is definitely not required at all. Since you have lifetime access to this course you can take it at your own pace and rewatch any lessons as many times as you like. Therefore this course is the perfect introduction into the amazing world of game development!

What can you learn from this course?

✓ Thoroughly understand the SpriteKit framework
✓ Learn about different Node classes
✓ Learn about SKPhysics & SKActions
✓ Learn about using the asset catalogue
✓ Create amazing worlds and levels with SKTileMapNode
✓ Learn game development techniques such as red boxing
✓ Develop your own game full of awesome features
✓ Get a lot of awesome and unique insights and tips for becoming a top game developer

What you need to start the course?

• A PC capable of running Xcode 8 or higher (Mac is recommended)
• The software Xcode 8 or higher (Can be downloaded for free)

Who is this course is made for?

• Game Developers
• Programming Beginners
• Advanced Programmers

Are there coupons or discounts for Introduction to iOS Game Development with SpriteKit & Swift ? What is the current price?

The course costs $18.99. And currently there is a 83% discount on the original price of the course, which was $109.99. So you save $91 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $15.8 of 36 iOS Game Development courses. So this course is 20% more expensive than the average iOS Game Development course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Introduction to iOS Game Development with SpriteKit & Swift course?

YES, Introduction to iOS Game Development with SpriteKit & Swift has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Introduction to iOS Game Development with SpriteKit & Swift course, but there is a $91 discount from the original price ($109.99). So the current price is just $18.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Timothy Meixner?

Timothy Meixner has created 35 courses that got 16,120 reviews which are generally positive. Timothy Meixner has taught 92,222 students and received a 4.5 average review out of 16,120 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Timothy Meixner is an instructor that you can trust.
Meixner & Ruof
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Hi, mein Name ist Timothy.
Zusammen mit Johannes Ruof bin ich seit 2015 auf Udemy als Dozent vertreten und gehöre zu den erfolgreichsten deutschen Dozenten der Plattform. 
Als offizieller Partner von Udemy konnten wir in dieser Zeit einige Erfolge verbuchen.
Unter anderem:
Den erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen Digital Marketing Kurs aller Zeiten
Den erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen Social Media Marketing Kurs aller Zeiten
Den erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen Instagram Marketing Kurs aller Zeiten
Den erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen SEO Kurs aller Zeiten
Den erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen iOS Development Kurs aller Zeiten
Zusammen mit Johannes den offiziellen Udemy Instructor Award für das beste Dozententeam auf der gesamten Plattform erhalten.
Seit 2019 sind wir außerdem Partner der Google Zukunftswerkstatt. Auf dieser kostenfreien Plattform unterrichten wir drei Kurse und möchten so Menschen dabei helfen, die Herausforderungen des digitalen Wandels zu bewältigen.
Wir konnten bereits mehr als 78.000 Menschen dabei helfen, ihre Ziele zu erreichen und ich würde mich freuen dich in einem unserer Kurse begrüßen zu dürfen. 

Hi, I’m Timothy.
Together with Johannes Ruof, I have been an instructor on Udemy since 2015 and I’m one of the most successful German instructors on the platform.
As an official instructor partner of Udemy, we have had some successes during this time.
Among others:
The most successful German-language Digital Marketing course of all time.
The most successful German-language iOS Development course of all time
The most successful German-language Social Media Marketing course of all time
The most successful German-language Instagram Marketing course of all time.
The most successful German-language SEO course of all time.
Together with Johannes, I also received the official Udemy Instructor Award for the best instructor team on the entire platform.
Since 2019, we have also been a partner for a digital learning initiative for Google in Germany. On this free platform, we teach three courses and aim to help people overcome the challenges of digital transformation.
We have already helped more than 78,000 people achieve their goals and I would be very happy to welcome you to one of our courses.
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7.9

Classbaze Grade®

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Platform: Udemy
Video: 10h 26m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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