GMS 2 Virtual Handheld Interface

This sample project is meant for beginners or those who just picked up the GameMaker Studio 2 IDE Mobile export. With this sample project you can then make mobile games that mimic the interface of a handheld console such like the GameGear, GameBoy, old-school Game & Watch, or similar electronic toys.

This sample package contains;

• sample gamepad buttons
• sample handheld skin
• sample player animation - 4 direction sprites
• other supporting samples

With this sample project you can learn or see;

1.  How to setup a handheld like interface
2.  How to enable multi touch control (e.g. dirpad + A/B button)
3.  How to use objects as buttons (e.g. select button)
4.  How to use object for highlighting/selecting other object
5.  How to setup the viewport and camera from the room properties
6.  How to  draw sprite above existing object
7.  How to draw text to screen
8.  How to prevent objects from showing up in camera / viewport
9.  How to set up simple collision check and destroy on contact
10.  How to include counter (e.g. score, point, etc.)
11.  How to change player's sprite depending on direction facing
12.  How to use global to manage other objects
13.  How to move player with animation - 4 directional movement
14.  How to include sound effect
15.  How to use different fonts
16.  How to spawn objects to room
17.  etc.

Note:

1.  The sample game included is not a complete and foolproof project.
2.  The sample game is meant to demonstrate the main purpose of this  sample project - which is "handheld interface".
3.  You are by all means permitted to expand on the sample game provided. 

TERM OF USE

• By acquiring this sample project through my official itch.io portal, you are hereby permitted to use it in your personal and commercial game development. 
• You hereby agree that you are not permitted to redistribute or share this sample project to anyone or anywhere else., other than as part of your final product form (.apk, .aab, .ipa, .app) .  
• You are not required to credit me in your app, but being positively mentioned is very much appreciated.
• This sample project is provided as is. The core functionality of this sample project has been test before made public. The complimentary stuff (sample game) is not guaranteed to function in ways other than to supplement the core functionality of this sample product.