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Computers & Technology

QuickStart Guide to Game Physics

By Kenwright

Learn how to bring your games to life with physics that feel right—without needing a PhD in math.

Computers & TechnologyProgrammingGame DevelopmentComputer GraphicsSimulation & Modeling

WHAT THE PUBLISHER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Understand core physics concepts used in games.
  • Implement realistic movement and collisions with minimal code.
  • Avoid common pitfalls that make physics feel off.
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About this book

This book is your shortcut to understanding and implementing game physics. Whether you're building a platformer, a racing sim, or a physics-based puzzle game, you'll learn how to simulate motion, collisions, gravity, and more. With clear examples and minimal math, this guide helps you create gameplay that feels responsive, believable, and fun. Ideal for developers who want results fast and aren't afraid to get hands-on.

From the publisher’s description

  • Understand core physics concepts used in games.
  • Implement realistic movement and collisions with minimal code.
  • Avoid common pitfalls that make physics feel off.
  • Accelerate your development with ready-to-use examples.

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Game PhysicsCollision DetectionRigid Body SimulationGravityMotionGame DevelopmentPhysics EnginesRealismSimulationUnityUnreal Engine

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Reader review4

Strong content, uneven pacing

Very good, with a few caveats. The core material is strong.

I picked this up after getting stuck on a project and it turned out to be exactly the right book at the right time. The exercises at the end of each chapter are worth doing — they caught a few misconceptions I did not know I had. The early chapters move quickly through material I already knew, but the later sections were genuinely new to me. Good value for the price and worth the time it takes to work through properly.

Oliver StewartData scientist · Berlin, DE
QuickStart Guide to Game Physics
Reader review4

Good, with realistic expectations

Almost excellent. A second edition could easily push it to five stars.

I picked this up after getting stuck on a project and it turned out to be exactly the right book at the right time. The index and cross-references are surprisingly good, which matters for a book I will come back to. Some terminology is introduced without much ceremony; I had to look a few things up along the way. Solid, and I would buy another book from this author without hesitation.

Adam CollinsQuant analyst · Mumbai, IN
QuickStart Guide to Game Physics

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