May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
16 minute read
An Introduction to Sprites: Pixels in Motion
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Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Sprites.
Delves into the mathematical and physical principles underlying game engine development. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the behavior and interaction of sprites in a game world.
Focuses on game physics engine development, but it also covers the integration of sprites into a physics engine. It provides valuable insights into how sprites interact with the physics of a game world.
Covers the fundamentals of animating with sprites and pre-rendered frames. It provides valuable insights into the techniques and principles involved in creating dynamic and expressive sprite animations.
Provides a comprehensive guide to game development using the Phaser framework. It includes chapters on creating and animating sprites, making them interactive, and optimizing them for performance.
While not exclusively about sprites, this book offers insightful principles and techniques for character design, which are applicable to sprite creation. It emphasizes the importance of creating visually distinctive and memorable characters.
While not specifically about sprites, this book provides a comprehensive overview of game design principles and concepts. It touches on the role of sprites in games and offers insights into their effective use.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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