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Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills

ISBN: 9798242145474 | Published: 2026 | Categories: Game Development, Retro Gaming, Programming, Creative Coding, Beginner Game Design
$184.99

This Game Development book offers Retro Games and Arcade Development and Game Programming and Beginner Coding and Creative Tech and Indie Game Development and Learning to Code and 2D Games and Game Design Basics and Programming for Beginners content that will transform your understanding of Retro Games. Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills has been praised by critics and readers alike for its Retro Games, Arcade Development, Game Programming.

The award-winning author brings years of experience to this Game Development work, making it essential reading for anyone interested in Retro Games or Arcade Development or Game Programming or Beginner Coding or Creative Tech or Indie Game Development or Learning to Code or 2D Games or Game Design Basics or Programming for Beginners.

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What People Are Saying

A masterpiece of 2D Games - truly transformative reading.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

A brilliant synthesis of Learning to Code and Programming for Beginners that changes everything.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

The author's insights into Arcade Development are nothing short of revolutionary.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Hunter Lane

Hunter Lane

Reading Retreat Host

★★★★★

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Retro Games.A must-read for Beginner Coding enthusiasts.

January 23, 2026
Jordan Spencer

Jordan Spencer

Library Trends Curator

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills! It completely changed my perspective on Retro Games. At first I wasn't sure about Beginner Game Design, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Programming for Beginners is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Game Design Basics. What I appreciated most was how the book made Beginner Game Design feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 26, 2026
Sage Franklin

Sage Franklin

Wordsmith Watcher

★★★★★

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills offers a compelling take on Retro Games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Game Development is excellent, I found the sections on Creative Coding less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Retro Games that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing 2D Games more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Beginner Coding will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Programming for Beginners, if not the definitive work.

January 17, 2026
Noel Kennedy

Noel Kennedy

E-Reader Maven

★★★★★

This work by Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Retro Games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Indie Game Development, which provides fresh insights into Learning to Code. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Creative Tech. While some may argue that Arcade Development, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Programming for Beginners.

February 1, 2026
Case Lennox

Case Lennox

Annotation Addict

★★★★☆

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Game Design Basics.A must-read for Game Development enthusiasts.

February 5, 2026
Parker Sloan

Parker Sloan

Classic Lit Connoisseur

★★★★★

I absolutely loved Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills! It completely changed my perspective on Retro Games. At first I wasn't sure about Creative Coding, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Beginner Game Design is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Programming for Beginners. What I appreciated most was how the book made Retro Games feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 28, 2026
River Maddox

River Maddox

Narrative Therapist

★★★★☆

This work by Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Retro Games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Programming, which provides fresh insights into Retro Games. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Programming. While some may argue that Game Design Basics, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Design Basics.

January 26, 2026
Wren Sinclair

Wren Sinclair

Verbal Visionary

★★★★☆

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills offers a compelling take on Retro Games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Beginner Game Design is excellent, I found the sections on Programming less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Creative Tech that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Game Development more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Creative Coding will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on 2D Games, if not the definitive work.

January 25, 2026
Ash Monroe

Ash Monroe

Prologue Pundit

★★★★★

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Creative Coding.A must-read for Programming enthusiasts.

January 30, 2026
Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn

Chapter Flow Enthusiast

★★★★★

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Programming for Beginners.A must-read for Retro Gaming enthusiasts.

January 27, 2026
Brooklyn Lee

Brooklyn Lee

Story Curator

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills! It completely changed my perspective on Retro Games. At first I wasn't sure about Creative Coding, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Programming is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Creative Coding. What I appreciated most was how the book made Arcade Development feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 17, 2026
Jesse Archer

Jesse Archer

Verse Voyager

★★★★★

This work by Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Retro Games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Arcade Development, which provides fresh insights into 2D Games. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Game Development. While some may argue that Retro Games, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Development.

February 6, 2026

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

How does Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills compare to other works about Game Design Basics?

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

Interesting perspective. I saw Arcade Development differently - more as 2D Games.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

What did you think about 2D Games? That's what really stayed with me.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I'm not sure I agree about Beginner Coding. To me, it seemed more like Learning to Code.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'd add that Game Programming is also worth considering in this discussion.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

I'm halfway through Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills and Game Programming is blowing my mind!

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

Yes! And don't forget about Game Design Basics - that part was amazing.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Programming for Beginners is brilliant.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Indie Game Development is brilliant.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Yes! And don't forget about Creative Tech - that part was amazing.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Game Programming is brilliant.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Interesting perspective. I saw Game Programming differently - more as Indie Game Development.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Yes! And don't forget about Beginner Coding - that part was amazing.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was Learning to Code, but I see what you mean about Retro Games.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Question for those who've read Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills: what did you think of Learning to Code?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Yes! And don't forget about Programming for Beginners - that part was amazing.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I think the author could have developed Beginner Coding more, but overall great.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Retro Games is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of Creative Tech from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Learning to Code is brilliant.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

What did you think about 2D Games? That's what really stayed with me.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Have you thought about how Indie Game Development relates to Beginner Coding? Adds another layer!

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Interesting perspective. I saw Indie Game Development differently - more as Game Design Basics.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

After reading Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills, I'm seeing Learning to Code in a whole new light.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'm not sure I agree about 2D Games. To me, it seemed more like Arcade Development.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

For me, the real strength was Learning to Code, but I see what you mean about Creative Tech.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Yes! And don't forget about Game Design Basics - that part was amazing.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Game Design Basics is brilliant.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Yes! And don't forget about Learning to Code - that part was amazing.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was Learning to Code, but I see what you mean about Game Programming.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Question for those who've read Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills: what did you think of Game Design Basics?

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I think the author could have developed Learning to Code more, but overall great.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I think the author could have developed Learning to Code more, but overall great.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I think the author could have developed Learning to Code more, but overall great.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Arcade Development is brilliant.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I'd add that Game Programming is also worth considering in this discussion.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'd add that Learning to Code is also worth considering in this discussion.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

What did you think about Game Programming? That's what really stayed with me.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

Interesting perspective. I saw Programming for Beginners differently - more as Programming for Beginners.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Recommendations for books similar to Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills in terms of Game Programming?

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

For me, the real strength was Indie Game Development, but I see what you mean about Creative Tech.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about Creative Tech? That's what really stayed with me.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

Question for those who've read Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills: what did you think of Beginner Coding?

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Beginner Coding is brilliant.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Beginner Coding is brilliant.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Beginner Coding is brilliant.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Yes! And don't forget about Retro Games - that part was amazing.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Yes! And don't forget about Indie Game Development - that part was amazing.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

I'd add that Indie Game Development is also worth considering in this discussion.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Can we talk about how Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills handles Retro Games? So Game Programming!

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Have you thought about how Learning to Code relates to Programming for Beginners? Adds another layer!

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Yes! And don't forget about Game Design Basics - that part was amazing.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I think the author could have developed 2D Games more, but overall great.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

What did you think about Retro Games? That's what really stayed with me.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

I'm not sure I agree about Creative Tech. To me, it seemed more like Indie Game Development.

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

For me, the real strength was Retro Games, but I see what you mean about Learning to Code.

Avery Stone
Avery Stone

I think the author could have developed Game Programming more, but overall great.

Skyler Brooks
Skyler Brooks

What did you think about Indie Game Development? That's what really stayed with me.