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

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

ISBN: 9798242145474 | Published: 2026 | Categories: Game Development, Retro Gaming, Programming, Creative Coding, Beginner Game Design
$116.99

This Game Development book offers Retro Games and Arcade Development and Game Programming and Beginner Coding and Creative Tech and Indie Game Development and Learning to Code and 2D Games and Game Design Basics and Programming for Beginners content that will transform your understanding of Retro Games. Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills has been praised by critics and readers alike for its Retro Games, Arcade Development, Game Programming.

The highly acclaimed author brings years of experience to this Game Development work, making it a must-have for anyone interested in Retro Games or Arcade Development or Game Programming or Beginner Coding or Creative Tech or Indie Game Development or Learning to Code or 2D Games or Game Design Basics or Programming for Beginners.

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What People Are Saying

This book redefines what we thought we knew about Game Programming.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

Indie Game Development has never been explained so clearly and powerfully.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

Essential reading for anyone interested in Beginner Coding.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Wren Sinclair

Wren Sinclair

Verbal Visionary

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills! It completely changed my perspective on Retro Games. At first I wasn't sure about Game Development, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Creative Coding is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Programming. What I appreciated most was how the book made Game Design Basics feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 5, 2026
Ash Monroe

Ash Monroe

Prologue Pundit

★★★★★

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills offers a compelling take on Retro Games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Game Development is excellent, I found the sections on Beginner Game Design less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Beginner Game Design that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Indie Game Development more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for 2D Games will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Creative Coding, if not the definitive work.

February 3, 2026
Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn

Chapter Flow Enthusiast

★★★★★

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Creative Coding.A must-read for Retro Gaming enthusiasts.

January 18, 2026
Brooklyn Lee

Brooklyn Lee

Story Curator

★★★★☆

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills offers a compelling take on Retro Games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Indie Game Development is excellent, I found the sections on Game Design Basics less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Creative Tech that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Arcade Development more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Retro Gaming will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Creative Coding, if not the definitive work.

January 18, 2026
Jesse Archer

Jesse Archer

Verse Voyager

★★★★★

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills offers a compelling take on Retro Games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Retro Games is excellent, I found the sections on Programming for Beginners less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Beginner Game Design that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Game Development more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Beginner Game Design will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Game Programming, if not the definitive work.

January 21, 2026
Kora James

Kora James

Genre Enthusiast

★★★★☆

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills offers a compelling take on Retro Games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Game Design Basics is excellent, I found the sections on 2D Games less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Game Programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Beginner Coding more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Programming will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Retro Games, if not the definitive work.

February 2, 2026
Sky Monroe

Sky Monroe

Modern Classics Reviewer

★★★★★

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills offers a compelling take on Retro Games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Game Development is excellent, I found the sections on Game Development less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Programming for Beginners that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Creative Tech more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Programming will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Game Programming, if not the definitive work.

January 30, 2026
Eden Blake

Eden Blake

Dialog Detective

★★★★★

I absolutely loved Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills! It completely changed my perspective on Retro Games. At first I wasn't sure about Arcade Development, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Game Design Basics is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Retro Gaming. What I appreciated most was how the book made Arcade Development feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 10, 2026
August Quinn

August Quinn

Plot Twister Tracker

★★★★☆

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Beginner Game Design.A must-read for Creative Coding enthusiasts.

January 20, 2026
Sloane Rivers

Sloane Rivers

Book Club Visionary

★★★★★

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills offers a compelling take on Retro Games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Programming for Beginners is excellent, I found the sections on Game Development less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Creative Coding more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Creative Coding will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Programming, if not the definitive work.

January 19, 2026
Colby Nash

Colby Nash

Cover Collector

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills! It completely changed my perspective on Retro Games. At first I wasn't sure about Learning to Code, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Beginner Game Design is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Beginner Game Design. What I appreciated most was how the book made Retro Games feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 10, 2026
Lennox Avery

Lennox Avery

Tone Sleuth

★★★★☆

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Game Programming.A must-read for Creative Coding enthusiasts.

January 20, 2026

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Can we talk about how Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills handles Arcade Development? So Game Programming!

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

I completely agree! The way the author approaches 2D Games is brilliant.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I'm not sure I agree about Arcade Development. To me, it seemed more like Arcade Development.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Have you thought about how Creative Tech relates to Game Design Basics? Adds another layer!

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

Recommendations for books similar to Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills in terms of Game Programming?

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

What did you think about Indie Game Development? That's what really stayed with me.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

For me, the real strength was Indie Game Development, but I see what you mean about Indie Game Development.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'm not sure I agree about Learning to Code. To me, it seemed more like 2D Games.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Have you thought about how Programming for Beginners relates to Creative Tech? Adds another layer!

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Question for those who've read Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills: what did you think of 2D Games?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

For me, the real strength was Creative Tech, but I see what you mean about Game Design Basics.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'm not sure I agree about 2D Games. To me, it seemed more like Game Programming.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

How does Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills compare to other works about Beginner Coding?

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'd add that Beginner Coding is also worth considering in this discussion.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Yes! And don't forget about Game Programming - that part was amazing.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'm not sure I agree about Learning to Code. To me, it seemed more like Retro Games.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Have you thought about how Retro Games relates to 2D Games? Adds another layer!

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

For me, the real strength was Indie Game Development, but I see what you mean about Retro Games.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was Game Programming, but I see what you mean about Creative Tech.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Yes! And don't forget about Creative Tech - that part was amazing.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Great point! It reminds me of Arcade Development from another book I read.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Just finished Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills - wow! The part about Creative Tech really got me thinking.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Great point! It reminds me of Game Design Basics from another book I read.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I think the author could have developed Game Programming more, but overall great.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Yes! And don't forget about Game Programming - that part was amazing.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Game Programming is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Question for those who've read Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills: what did you think of Programming for Beginners?

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Interesting perspective. I saw Programming for Beginners differently - more as 2D Games.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'm not sure I agree about Game Programming. To me, it seemed more like Game Programming.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'm not sure I agree about Beginner Coding. To me, it seemed more like 2D Games.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was Creative Tech, but I see what you mean about Retro Games.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

After reading Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills, I'm seeing Game Programming in a whole new light.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'm not sure I agree about Game Design Basics. To me, it seemed more like Beginner Coding.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'd add that Creative Tech is also worth considering in this discussion.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I'd add that Game Programming is also worth considering in this discussion.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Indie Game Development is brilliant.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Great point! It reminds me of 2D Games from another book I read.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Recommendations for books similar to Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills in terms of Indie Game Development?

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Learning to Code is brilliant.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I'd add that Game Programming is also worth considering in this discussion.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'm not sure I agree about Game Design Basics. To me, it seemed more like Programming for Beginners.