{"product_id":"phaser-4-game-development-for-lucian-verne-9798189898792","title":"Phaser 4 Game Development for Beginners: Learn JavaScript Game Programming Step by Step by Building Complete 2D Browser Games","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes game development feel exciting-but far too technical to begin?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhaser 4 Game Development for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e turns that uncertainty into a clear, practical path. You do not need previous experience with Phaser, game engines, or game development. Essential JavaScript concepts are introduced when you need them, and every feature is built in small, manageable steps so you can see your progress and grow in confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of memorising disconnected commands, you will create complete 2D browser games while learning how real game systems work together. You will begin with a simple playable scene, build two focused games, and then combine your skills in a polished platform-adventure with animated characters, enemies, hazards, checkpoints, multiple levels, saved progress, menus, sound, and a clear victory condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMistakes are treated as part of learning-not proof that coding is beyond you. Checkpoints, troubleshooting guidance, practical exercises, and visible results help you diagnose problems, celebrate small wins, and keep moving forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Beginner-friendly, step-by-step instruction\u003cbr\u003e- Three progressive, complete 2D browser-game projects\u003cbr\u003e- Modern JavaScript workflow using Phaser 4, Node.js, npm, Vite, and Visual Studio Code\u003cbr\u003e- Clear explanations of important code and game-development decisions\u003cbr\u003e- Check Your Result sections, troubleshooting guidance, exercises, review questions, and completion checklists\u003cbr\u003e- Practical coverage from project setup to testing, optimisation, production builds, and web publishing\u003cbr\u003e- Quick-reference appendices for Phaser, JavaScript, troubleshooting, project structures, and essential terminology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Set up and organise a modern Phaser 4 development environment\u003cbr\u003e- Use JavaScript modules, classes, objects, functions, events, and game state\u003cbr\u003e- Manage scenes, assets, sprites, game objects, keyboard, pointer, and touch input\u003cbr\u003e- Build smooth movement, sprite animations, tweens, and timed events\u003cbr\u003e- Apply Arcade Physics, collisions, overlaps, projectiles, health, damage, and enemy behaviour\u003cbr\u003e- Create menus, interfaces, audio, particles, saved data, and settings\u003cbr\u003e- Design tilemaps, scrolling worlds, cameras, checkpoints, and level progression\u003cbr\u003e- Debug JavaScript and Phaser problems, improve performance, create production builds, and publish browser games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO THIS BOOK IS FOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Complete beginners seeking a friendly introduction to coding and game development\u003cbr\u003e- JavaScript learners ready to build substantial interactive projects\u003cbr\u003e- Students, hobbyists, self-learners, educators, and aspiring indie game developers\u003cbr\u003e- Anyone who learns best by building, testing, correcting, and improving real projects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting Started with Phaser 4\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Scenes, Assets, and Game Objects\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Input, Movement, and Animation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Arcade Physics and Collision Systems\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Game Architecture, Interfaces, and Audio\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Tilemaps, Cameras, and Larger Game Worlds\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Player, Enemy, and Progression Systems\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Completing and Polishing the Capstone\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Debugging, Optimisation, and Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour first game does not need to be perfect-it only needs to begin. Start building today and turn every small success into the confidence to create, improve, and publish browser games of your own.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucian Verne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798189898792\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88d","brand":"Lucian Verne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666031841535,"sku":"9798189898792","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/phaser-4-game-development-for-lucian-verne-9798189898792","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}