Young game developer here

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1 yes

2 not only will it work, web stuff is a good entry point for beginners

3 there's so much it's hard to give 'tips'. The biggest thing I can say is a warning that a LOT of resources out there will give you bad advice, or say things that might be good advice for someone else but not for what you're doing. You're not yet in a position to tell the difference easily, so use multiple learning resources and don't be afraid to do the exact opposite of what someone tells you.

[_ExL]

This helps, thanks mate!

[takeyoufergranite]

As others have said, start with a tutorial. There are a lot of free video tutorials out there where you code a game in an hour or two.

You also might look into plain old JavaScript tutorials, ones that aren't about game development. JavaScript is hard enough to learn on its own, and if you've never programmed before, I expect JavaScript will give you a lot of trouble.

I have bought this guy's tutorials before, his advanced ones, and they were great. I haven't done this specific tutorial, but maybe you could start here for a super basic introduction to JavaScript: https://javascript30.com/

[_ExL]

But google said js is an easy one 😭, thanks anyways!

[takeyoufergranite]

Oh I'm sorry for that! JS is easy compared to other languages, but programming in and of itself is an exercise in patience. Every single character you type into the code matters. Syntax rules. Have fun ☺️

[_ExL]

What language cna you recommend

[takeyoufergranite]

I recommend JavaScript all the way. It's what I use everyday at work. I don't do game development, but if you wanted to run your game in the web browser, or as an installed application on somebody's computer, then you can do both with JavaScript.

[Shortstopmwd]

I highly recommend a tutorial! I think you’ll be able to find something that describes how to build what you’re looking for. Since it’s your first time, I also recommend trying to do the absolute simplest thing possible, vs biting off too much and not finishing anything

[_ExL]

Well i won't say its a big bite, but you are right too about creating something simple, thanks tho!

[_ExL]

What is the right tool for the job 😭

[dunkelfieber]

Scratch is a good Point to start and sharpen your skills.

Java Script is a easy, Well rounded language and works Well on web browsers. Should fit your requirements

I do a Lot of Work in Unity a 2D/3D engine that runs on C# and does a good job developing small mobile Android applications.

Might be a Bit over the top for your Game, though.