Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Having the ability to select objects is crucial for some game mechanics. Picking loot, changing units, solving puzzles... Turns out that we can implement this feature quite simply in Godot Engine! Selectable objects can be achieved using Area2D in Godot, and in this video you'll see how.
Who is Pigdev?
Hey! I'm Henrique Campos. I'm a Game Design, Game Dev, and Content Creator. I focus on open-source technologies and make cute games with Godot Engine, Inkscape, GIMP, and LMMS. I dream of a world where everyone is free to create amazing games. 🐷👍
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Setup
02:56 - Implementation
06:16 - Using the system
08:26 - Fixing an issue
08:41 - Testing
08:56 - Outro
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Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100795
Artist: incompetech.com
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine
Having the ability to select objects is crucial for some game mechanics. Picking loot, changing units, solving puzzles... Turns out that we can implement this feature quite simply in Godot Engine! Selectable objects can be achieved using Area2D in Godot, and in this video you'll see how.
Who is Pigdev?
Hey! I'm Henrique Campos. I'm a Game Design, Game Dev, and Content Creator. I focus on open-source technologies and make cute games with Godot Engine, Inkscape, GIMP, and LMMS. I dream of a world where everyone is free to create amazing games. 🐷👍
Get personalized guidance to develop and launch games:
🚀ko-fi.com/ludensludonaut/commissions
Learn how to design, develop, and launch games:
🎓ko-fi.com/s/f9fd32c6f7
Send a letter to the stars and support Milkyway Mailing Inc.
🌌ko-fi.com/milkywaymail/commissions
Get access to assets, tutorial files, and more:
👨🚀ko-fi.com/ludensludonaut/tiers
Learn the 12 Essential Features of Platformer Games:
📘ko-fi.com/s/8df29350d8
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Setup
02:56 - Implementation
06:16 - Using the system
08:26 - Fixing an issue
08:41 - Testing
08:56 - Outro
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Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100795
Artist: incompetech.com
#gamedev #indiedev #godotengine
