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

About This Book

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills is a groundbreaking exploration of Retro Games that has captivated readers worldwide. With 1723+ copies sold, this tour de force offers thought-provoking insights into Retro Games.

Why You'll Love It

• Comprehensive coverage of Learning to Code
• 11 chapters packed with cutting-edge research
• Perfect for beginners and experts alike
• Includes companion website access

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Reader Reviews

Jennifer Davis

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

January 5, 2026

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect with Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills, but wow! It completely blew me away. The way the author explains Arcade Development made everything click for me. I've been struggling with Beginner Coding for years, and this book gave me the tools I needed. My favorite part was when they talked about Beginner Coding - it reminded me so much of my own experience with Game Design Basics. I've already recommended it to all my friends!

David Smith

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

October 17, 2025

Fantastic book! Clear, concise, and packed with useful information about Retro Games. Highly recommended!

James Rodriguez

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

November 19, 2025

While Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills makes several valuable points about Retro Games, I found some aspects problematic. The author's treatment of Indie Game Development seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to 2D Games. That said, the sections on Indie Game Development are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in Creative Tech, this could be a truly outstanding work.

Michael Miller

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

August 28, 2025

Fantastic book! Clear, concise, and packed with useful information about Retro Games. Highly recommended!

Thomas Davis

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

January 3, 2026

As a scholar in Retro Games, I found Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills to be an exceptional contribution to the field. The author's approach to Retro Games is both innovative and rigorous, providing fresh insights that challenge conventional wisdom. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion of Arcade Development, which offers a compelling framework for understanding Retro Games. While some may argue that Indie Game Development, the evidence presented is thorough and convincing. This book is essential reading for anyone serious about Retro Games.

Discussion about Game Programming in Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills

Posted by Lisa Brown on January 11, 2026

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of Retro Games? I found it more technical compared to other works in the field.

Thomas Williams February 2, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Robert Smith January 28, 2026

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Discussion about 2D Games in Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills

Posted by Michael Johnson on January 17, 2026

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of 2D Games? I found it more accessible compared to other works in the field.

James Garcia January 25, 2026

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Jessica Williams February 8, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Michael Wilson February 1, 2026

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

David Brown February 1, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Emily Brown January 25, 2026

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Discussion about Beginner Coding in Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills

Posted by Jessica Miller on January 9, 2026

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of 2D Games? I found it more thorough compared to other works in the field.

Robert Miller February 8, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Lisa Garcia January 26, 2026

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Jennifer Johnson February 5, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

David Miller February 5, 2026

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Discussion about Beginner Coding in Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills

Posted by Robert Brown on February 1, 2026

I've been applying the principles from Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills to my work in Retro Games and seeing amazing results! Specifically, the part about Indie Game Development has been transformative.

David Brown February 7, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Lisa Smith February 2, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Jessica Rodriguez February 6, 2026

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Discussion about Game Design Basics in Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills

Posted by Sarah Williams on February 2, 2026

Just finished Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills for the 6 time and picked up on so many new insights! The depth of research on Programming for Beginners is incredible.

Michael Garcia February 3, 2026

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Thomas Brown February 3, 2026

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.