¡Aprenda las 5 características más importantes del motor Godot con nosotros!
Godot es un motor de juegos gratuito en 2D y 3D, de código abierto e independiente de la plataforma, publicado bajo la licencia MIT. Inicialmente fue desarrollado solo para unas pocas empresas latinoamericanas, pero se volvió popular entre los usuarios de videojuegos de todo el mundo después de su lanzamiento.
El motor Godot es fácil de aprender, por lo tanto, familiarizarse con él es una gran oportunidad para los niños interesados en el desarrollo de videojuegos. Sin embargo, antes de que su hijo/a se comprometa con un curso, se recomienda que conozca en detalle de qué se trata exactamente Godot.
Nuestro artículo proporciona una visión integral de las características y atributos más importantes de este motor de juegos fácil de usar.
¿Qué es el motor Godot?
El motor Godot es un motor de juegos multiplataforma todo en uno que es gratuito.
El nombre Godot proviene de Waiting for Godot de Samuel Beckett, expresando la intención de los creadores de que el motor nunca esté terminado, siempre habrá una nueva característica por la que valga la pena esperar.
Godot tiene como objetivo proporcionar a los usuarios un entorno de desarrollo de juegos completamente integrado. Permite a los desarrolladores crear un juego desde cero utilizando solo herramientas de creación de contenido como música, imágenes o texturas. Los componentes del juego, desde los códigos hasta los activos gráficos, se almacenan en el sistema de archivos de la computadora (en lugar de una base de datos). Este modo de almacenamiento está destinado a facilitar que los equipos de desarrollo de juegos trabajen juntos en el código fuente mediante el seguimiento de versiones.
Se puede instalar en múltiples plataformas y permite configuraciones para cada plataforma por separado.
¿Para qué sirve?
Godot engine is used for creating 2D and 3D games.
Godot engine currently supports the following platforms:
Windows
macOS
Linux
Android
iOS
BlackBerry 10
FreeBSD
OpenBSD / DragonFly BSD
HTML5
Windows Runtime (WinRT)
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
How can you get the Godot engine?
One of the biggest advantages of Godot is that it is free to use, and as you can see above, it supports the most common computer and phone operating systems. If your child wants to try it, you can download Godot engine here.
What versions does Godot engine have?
Godot has 2 versions, the standard and the mono version. The main difference is that the mono version supports C# coding language. The standard version, on the other hand, supports Godot’s own scripting language, called GDScript, so the users can still write their scripts and do everything they would be able to do in the mono version. GDScript's syntax is mostly derived from Python, but it doesn't support all of the language features that Python does and even includes several custom syntax features specific to Godot Engine content.
What are the key features of Godot engine?
The key features of Godot engine are also the advantages that have made it so popular among so many users.
1. Node-based scene system
Godot engine uses a node-based scene system, where each node represents a specific aspect of a game or application. This makes it easy to create complex scenes and hierarchies and to reuse assets throughout a project.
2. Built-in tools
Godot includes a range of built-in tools, such as an animation-, a tilemap-, a level-, and a visual shader editor, to make it easier to create and manage game assets.
3. Powerful 2D and 3D graphics
Godot engine supports both 2D and 3D graphics and includes a range of built-in tools for creating and animating game assets. It also supports a wide range of popular image and 3D file formats.
4. Open-source license
Godot is licensed under the MIT license, which means that it is free to use, modify, and distribute, making it an ideal choice for independent developers and hobbyists.
5. Physics engine
Godot has a built-in physics engine that supports both 2D and 3D physics, making it easy to add realistic physics to games and other interactive applications.
How to learn Godot?
If your child is interested in learning more about programming, game development or the Godot engine, you should take a look at our selection of Logiscool coding classes for kids. The Godot course is suitable for students aged 12-18 and requires the completion of the MIX 312 Course or Logiscool Entry Test. During the Godot/Python programming course, kids can acquire future-proof knowledge through playful methods and experience-based learning. This course will teach them the essentials of game development using the Godot engine as well as the fundamentals of the Python programming language. Our dedicated and experienced teachers at Logiscool will make sure that the students get the most out of their studies while having fun, too.
