How To Make a Fnaf Fan Game On Scratch: Part 1

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a fan game inspired by Five Nights at Freddy's (FNaF) using Scratch. This guide will walk you through the initial setup and basic functionalities needed to get started with your game development project. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your Scratch skills, this tutorial is designed to help you build a solid foundation for your FNaF fan game.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Scratch Project

• Go to the Scratch website at scratch.mit.edu.
• Click on "Create" to start a new project.
• Familiarize yourself with the Scratch interface:
  • The stage area where your game will run.
  • The sprite area where you can add characters and objects.
  • The script area for programming your sprites.

Step 2: Adding Sprites for Your Game

• Choose or create your main sprites:
  • Click on the "Choose a Sprite" button.
  • You can select from the library or upload your own images.
• For a FNaF-inspired game, consider adding:
  • A camera sprite to represent the player's view.
  • Animatronic sprites as the characters that will interact with the player.

Step 3: Creating Backgrounds

• Set the stage background to create the game atmosphere:
  • Click on the "Choose a Backdrop" button to select a suitable backdrop.
  • You can create multiple backdrops to represent different locations in your game, such as a security room or various rooms in a pizzeria.

Step 4: Programming Your Sprites

• Start programming your main sprites:
  • Select a sprite and go to the script area.
  • Use the following basic code structure to set up sprite movement:

    when green flag clicked
    forever
      if <key [up arrow v] pressed?> then
        change y by (10)
      end
      if <key [down arrow v] pressed?> then
        change y by (-10)
      end
    end
    

• This code will allow your sprite to move up and down with the arrow keys.

Step 5: Adding Sounds and Effects

• Incorporate sound effects to enhance gameplay:
  • Click on the "Sounds" tab to add sound effects for actions like jumpscares or background music.
  • You can find sounds in the Scratch library or upload your own.

Step 6: Implementing Game Mechanics

• Create basic game mechanics:
  • Set up a scoring system using variables to keep track of points or health.
  • Use the following code to initialize a score variable:

    when green flag clicked
    set [score v] to (0)
    

• Add conditions to increase or decrease the score based on player actions.

Conclusion

You have now set up the initial framework for your FNaF fan game on Scratch. You learned how to create a project, add sprites and backgrounds, program basic movements, incorporate sounds, and implement game mechanics. As next steps, consider expanding your game by adding more features like additional levels, more complex animations, or multiplayer capabilities. Keep experimenting and have fun creating your game!