The GameMaker Standard

Chapter 62.5D—Simulating a 3D Look in a 2D Game

Learning Objectives—Upon completion of Chapter 6 readers will be able to:

• Define what a 2.5D game is and how it differs from 2D and 3D games
• Illustrate techniques used to create the illusion of depth
• Use sprite sheets to create three-dimensional-looking objects
• Define what an optical illusion is and how it can be incorporated into game design
• Understand how the human eye sees objects in a three-dimensional space
• Create an in-game health bar

Project Overview: Blood Vessel

In Blood Vessel the player is piloting a microscopic vehicle which is traveling through another person’s bloodstream. The player ...