Game Programming Basics in Lua and Love2D #

This tutorial attempts to get you started developing games as quickly and simply as possible, using the Lua programming language, and the Love2D game engine.

No previous programming experience is required.

The first few games will be text based in order to cover Lua fundamentals, and then move on to handling graphics, sound, mouse and keyboard input using the Love2D game engine.

If you’re asking yourself, “Why Lua?” then feel free to head over to Why Lua?, otherwise…

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If you get stuck or otherwise encounter issues while working through this tutorial, feedback is welcome and will help me improve the content for future readers.