The Programming for Beginners aspect of Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills is what makes it stand out for me.
Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills
$117.99
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 award-winning author brings a fresh perspective to this Game Development work, making it essential reading 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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The Retro Games discussion alone is worth the price of admission.
The New York Times
A masterpiece of Creative Tech - truly transformative reading.
Booklist
The author's insights into Retro Games are nothing short of revolutionary.
Publishers Weekly
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Lumen Fox
Fiction Feedback Facilitator
★★★★☆
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 Creative Tech, 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 Game Design Basics. What I appreciated most was how the book made Retro Gaming feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!
February 1, 2026
Zuri Vaughn
Award Watcher
★★★★★
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 2D Games, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Retro Gaming 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 Games. What I appreciated most was how the book made Beginner Game Design feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!
January 24, 2026
Theo McCall
Writer’s Workshop Critic
★★★★☆
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 Programming.A must-read for Beginner Game Design enthusiasts.
January 20, 2026
Kieran Ryder
Pacing Analyst
★★★★★
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 Retro Games.A must-read for Retro Gaming enthusiasts.
February 14, 2026
Bex Hunt
Book Binger Extraordinaire
★★★★★
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 Development 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 Indie Game Development. 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 31, 2026
Isla Drew
Review Roundtable Moderator
★★★★☆
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 Arcade Development.A must-read for Retro Games enthusiasts.
January 22, 2026
Zane West
Literature Lab Technician
★★★★★
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 Game Programming less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Learning to Code 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 Creative Tech will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Game Design Basics, if not the definitive work.
January 21, 2026
Dallas Shea
Epistolary Expert
★★★★☆
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 Programming for Beginners.A must-read for Game Development enthusiasts.
January 30, 2026
Greer Fallon
Paranormal Plot Hunter
★★★★☆
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 Retro Gaming.A must-read for Creative Coding enthusiasts.
January 17, 2026
Luca Connors
Indie Press Evangelist
★★★★★
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 Retro Gaming, 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 Arcade Development. What I appreciated most was how the book made Game Development feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!
January 18, 2026
Brady Vale
Narrative Nuancer
★★★★★
This work by Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Retro Games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Game Design Basics, which provides fresh insights into Game Development. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Creative Coding. While some may argue that Indie Game Development, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Programming.
January 25, 2026
Onyx Tate
Paperback Traveler
★★★★☆
This work by Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Retro Games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Programming, which provides fresh insights into Creative Coding. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Creative Tech. While some may argue that Retro Games, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Retro Gaming.
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Reader Discussions
Alex Johnson
February 1, 2026
Sam Wilson
February 1, 2026
Just finished Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills - wow! The part about Retro Games really got me thinking.
Sam Wilson
February 9, 2026
Have you thought about how Game Programming relates to Indie Game Development? Adds another layer!
Taylor Smith
February 8, 2026
I think the author could have developed Programming for Beginners more, but overall great.
Jordan Lee
February 9, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Learning to Code differently - more as Arcade Development.
Casey Brown
February 14, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of Programming for Beginners from another book I read.
Morgan Taylor
February 13, 2026
What did you think about Game Design Basics? That's what really stayed with me.
Jamie Garcia
February 8, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about Game Programming - that part was amazing.
Riley Martinez
February 10, 2026
For me, the real strength was Indie Game Development, but I see what you mean about Creative Tech.
Taylor Smith
February 12, 2026
Can we talk about how Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills handles 2D Games? So Game Design Basics!
Taylor Smith
February 12, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Indie Game Development. To me, it seemed more like Creative Tech.
Jordan Lee
February 14, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about Retro Games - that part was amazing.
Casey Brown
February 8, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Arcade Development. To me, it seemed more like Arcade Development.
Morgan Taylor
February 11, 2026
I think the author could have developed Indie Game Development more, but overall great.
Jordan Lee
February 3, 2026
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?
Jordan Lee
February 8, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of Arcade Development from another book I read.
Casey Brown
February 14, 2026
For me, the real strength was Indie Game Development, but I see what you mean about 2D Games.
Morgan Taylor
February 9, 2026
For me, the real strength was Beginner Coding, but I see what you mean about Learning to Code.
Jamie Garcia
February 12, 2026
Have you thought about how Retro Games relates to Retro Games? Adds another layer!
Riley Martinez
February 10, 2026
I think the author could have developed 2D Games more, but overall great.
Casey Brown
February 14, 2026
Can we talk about how Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills handles Programming for Beginners? So Learning to Code!
Casey Brown
February 8, 2026
I'd add that 2D Games is also worth considering in this discussion.
Morgan Taylor
February 8, 2026
Have you thought about how Game Design Basics relates to Learning to Code? Adds another layer!
Jamie Garcia
February 9, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of Game Programming from another book I read.
Riley Martinez
February 10, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Programming for Beginners differently - more as Beginner Coding.
Morgan Taylor
February 14, 2026
Question for those who've read Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills: what did you think of Retro Games?
Morgan Taylor
February 10, 2026
What did you think about 2D Games? That's what really stayed with me.
Jamie Garcia
February 13, 2026
What did you think about Retro Games? That's what really stayed with me.
Riley Martinez
February 12, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of Learning to Code from another book I read.
Harper Davis
February 13, 2026
For me, the real strength was Game Design Basics, but I see what you mean about Programming for Beginners.
Quinn Bennett
February 12, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about 2D Games - that part was amazing.
Reese Campbell
February 9, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Retro Games. To me, it seemed more like 2D Games.
Jamie Garcia
February 14, 2026
Book club discussion: Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills - chapter 7 thoughts?
Jamie Garcia
February 13, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Game Design Basics is brilliant.
Riley Martinez
February 8, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about Arcade Development - that part was amazing.
Harper Davis
February 15, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Game Programming is brilliant.
Riley Martinez
February 5, 2026
After reading Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills, I'm seeing Indie Game Development in a whole new light.
Riley Martinez
February 15, 2026
I think the author could have developed Creative Tech more, but overall great.
Harper Davis
February 9, 2026
I think the author could have developed 2D Games more, but overall great.
Quinn Bennett
February 15, 2026
Have you thought about how Retro Games relates to Game Design Basics? Adds another layer!
Reese Campbell
February 15, 2026
I think the author could have developed Indie Game Development more, but overall great.
Drew Parker
February 8, 2026
I'd add that Learning to Code is also worth considering in this discussion.
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Programming for Beginners is brilliant.
Have you thought about how Arcade Development relates to Programming for Beginners? Adds another layer!
For me, the real strength was Game Design Basics, but I see what you mean about Retro Games.
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Creative Tech is brilliant.