Devlog #3: Collision Detection
The third devlog of my shoot'em up game is up. This time I walkthrough my latest implementations regarding handling collision detection in Swift, SpriteKit and GameplayKit.
Tag
Game Development
Implement a GKComponent for Contact Tests with SpriteKit
Implementing an automatic system for contact test notifications on collisions with entities and components on top of GameplayKit and SpriteKit.
Devlog #2: Spawning Points & Enemy Movements
Shmup game devlog #2, implementing spawning points and enemy movements with Swift, SpriteKit and GameplayKit.
Devlog #1: Intro & Player Input
Shmup game devlog #1, introduction and player input. Building a game with Swift and SpriteKit.
Handling Keyboard Game Control on macOS
Using Swift to implement a solid keyboard input handler for games on macOS.
GKComponent References in GameplayKit
Swift strategies to hold references between GKComponents in GameplayKit with convenience properties.