Complete Godot 4.4 Course for Beginners (2025)

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TIMESTAMPS (thanks @juanjesusligero391 )

Section 1: Introduction & Setup (0:00 - 8:48)
0:00:00 – What is Godot?
0:00:32 – Course Overview
0:01:26 – About Zenva
0:01:56 – Installing Godot
0:04:17 – Project Manager
0:05:09 – Creating First Project
0:07:51 – Godot Editor Overview

Section 2: Editor & Core Concepts (8:48 - 38:56)
0:08:48 – Editor UI & Docks
0:10:02 – File System
0:11:02 – Viewport (2D/3D/Script)
0:13:09 – Scene Dock
0:13:19 – Nodes and Scenes
0:15:11 – Inspector
0:17:08 – Running the Game
0:17:58 – Output Dock
0:18:31 – 2D/3D Navigation
0:21:30 – Importing Assets
0:24:24 – Nodes Overview
0:25:18 – Scenes Overview
0:26:05 – Creating Nodes (Sprite2D)
0:29:04 – Assigning Textures
0:30:14 – Editing Node Properties
0:31:51 – Scene Reusability
0:33:39 – Saving Node as Scene
0:35:19 – Editing Propagated Scenes

Section 3: 2D Essentials (38:56 - 54:42)
0:38:56 – 2D Node Tools
0:44:51 – Challenge
0:45:24 – Solution
0:48:27 – Parenting Explained
0:51:01 – Transform Inheritance

Section 4: 3D Essentials (54:42 - 1:33:15)
0:54:42 – 3D Basics
0:55:08 – Creating 3D Scene
0:56:05 – MeshInstance3D & Primitives
0:57:12 – 3D Node Tools
0:58:16 – Units & Coordinates
1:01:29 – Challenge: Snowman
1:02:03 – Solution
1:04:00 – Grouping Nodes
1:05:50 – Intro to Materials
1:06:44 – Applying Materials
1:08:06 – Albedo (Color)
1:09:27 – Roughness & Metallic
1:10:50 – Transparency
1:12:22 – Textures
1:13:35 – Challenge: Materials
1:14:05 – Solution
1:16:05 – Sub-Resources
1:19:20 – Saving Materials
1:20:10 – Lighting Basics
1:21:26 – Directional Light
1:22:40 – Shadows
1:23:47 – Light Settings
1:24:35 – Omni Light
1:26:32 – Spot Light
1:27:51 – Adding Cameras
1:29:47 – Editor vs. Game Lighting
1:30:26 – Camera3D FOV
1:31:25 – Camera2D
1:32:01 – Camera2D Zoom

Section 5: Game Window & Debugging (1:33:15 - 1:37:50)
1:33:15 – Game Window
1:33:37 – Embedded View
1:34:49 – Debug Tools

Section 6: GDScript Basics (1:37:50 - 2:54:20)
1:37:50 – Scripting Intro
1:40:38 – Attaching Scripts
1:41:04 – Script Editor
1:44:32 – Variables & Types
1:47:10 – _ready & Print
1:50:01 – Execution Order
1:51:04 – Static Typing
1:53:26 – Naming Conventions
1:54:29 – More Variables
1:57:11 – Challenge: Variables
1:57:44 – Solution
2:01:18 – Arithmetic Operators
2:02:22 – Assignment Operators
2:06:38 – String Concatenation
2:08:21 – Challenge: Money
2:08:46 – Solution
2:09:59 – Expressions & Scope
2:13:29 – If Statements
2:13:49 – Comparison
2:16:27 – Assignment vs Comparison
2:20:53 – elif & else
2:25:01 – Nested Conditions
2:25:47 – Challenge: Game Over
2:26:07 – Solution
2:28:27 – Functions
2:28:52 – Built-in Functions
2:29:11 – _process
2:30:44 – Syntax
2:31:02 – Parameters
2:31:26 – delta Explained
2:31:46 – Custom Functions
2:33:02 – Calling Functions
2:33:48 – Params Example
2:36:15 – Return Values
2:38:03 – Using Returns
2:39:39 – Static Typing (Functions)
2:42:10 – Challenge: has_won
2:42:42 – Solution
2:43:29 – More Comparison
2:45:04 – Vectors (2D/3D)
2:45:48 – Position as Vector
2:47:51 – Accessing Components
2:49:24 – Assigning Vectors
2:50:05 – Movement via _process
2:51:21 – delta & Frame Rate
2:52:52 – Movement with Direction

Section 7: Conclusion (2:54:20 - End)
2:54:20 – Summary

2:55:13 – Zenva Promo




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Godot is a flexible and feature-rich tool that’s perfect for creating both 2D and 3D games. From its beginner-friendly workflow to its robust capabilities for professionals, mastering Godot opens up endless possibilities in the world of game development.

In this course, you’ll explore the essential features of Godot by gaining hands-on experience in core development tools, 2D design, 3D environments, and coding gameplay behaviors with GDScript from start to finish.

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You’ll learn how to:
- Navigate the Godot editor
- Utilize core editing tools
- Understand Nodes and Scenes
- Work with 2D & 3D assets
- Script gameplay behaviors with GDScript
- Develop a basic interactive game

… and more!