Working with the Platformer Template

Construct’s templates are a fantastic way to get a game going quickly. This article describes ways to take the Platformer template and make it your own!

Opening the template

1. Open Chrome
2. Go to editor.construct.net
3. Click Templates
4. Scroll down to Platformer and click Open Project

5. You’ll see the layout of the game. Click the Preview button (highlighted in the picture above) to try the game!

Basics

• Moving/adding/removing platforms
• Changing the character
• Changing the background
• Changing the platforms
• Changing the size of the level
• Changing how much of the level you can see at a time
• Creating a start screen
• Creating a screen you see when you win or lose
• Creating a new level (if you want to try this, just ask for tips — it’s easy!)

More advanced changes

If you want to try one of these things — or you have your own idea — ask for help!

• Making objects you can pick up
• Making a timer
• Making traps like lava or spikes
• Making the character animated
• Making the door to the next level lock/unlock