I Spent 6 Years Making Games in Scratch

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Published 2023-10-07
This is the story of my 6-year journey making games in Scratch, a free game engine designed to teach kids the fundamentals of programming and computer science.


All music used in this video:
Rob Gasser - Ricochet [NCS Release]
Pucker Up - Jingle Punks
Filaments - Scott Buckley
Beach by MBB youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
Tense Investigation - Power Music Factory
Spring In My Step - Silent Partner
Ceremonial Dance - Darren Curtis
Techno Acid German - Infraction
Night-shade - AdhesiveWombat
Miss Emeli - General Vibe
Spy Music - Power Music Factory
Nostalgy - Spiring
The Dead - John Tasoulas

Scratch can take time to master, but it's perfect for people who are asking the question "How to learn how to program?" or "How to make video games".

All Comments (21)
  • @-CosmoCode
    This is a very interesting video! Love it. You really deserve what you got now after all of this! Today, you're one of my favorite scratchers
  • @superfunink8508
    I'm almost approaching my 7th year on scratch. It's really cool seeing other people go through their history on Scratch!
  • @LuniFoxo
    I've noticed there's a surge of Scratch content on YouTube lately, and I'm all in for it. Scratch is an underrated but good programming language/game engine, I don't really use anything else for animation or games. The website certainly could be better, but as a program, it's probably the best thing we ever could get our hands on.
  • @SlainMascot
    You're a lot younger than I am, but honestly, your journey is super inspiring! I've been a hobby dev for about 5 years and I just started a YT channel too! Only difference is, I was much older and didn't show any of my games to anyone. Just wanna say that it seems like you're on the right track, and to keep doing what you're doing. Subbed and can't wait for more!
  • @josewilhelm2717
    This is such a motivating story! Congratulations on your achievements so far, and in not giving up! I will definitely follow your example.
  • @matematicka
    I especially love The Kingdom of Nor! Its just too good for scratch :)
  • @startFX
    I recently managed to make an actual 2D collision engine after almost 8 years of Scratch. At that time, I had a tiny PC that would take 10 minutes to fully boot up. I had downloaded Scratch 2 desktop and made animations and games with it. And then, I discovered Scratch 3 and its community. I think it's amazing how far I've come (even though it's just a collision engine :D).
  • I have been on Scratch for 5 years now, and I totally agree with you. Until roughly a year ago, I had a very high and annoying voice, which, in my opinion, made my already cringey games and animations even worse. But, for some reason, one of them is still one of my most viewed projects of all time (around 90 views). Looking back at my beginnings, I have learned a lot, and I have no fear of custom blocks! :D
  • @gimpyio
    I don't know why but scratch has been a comfort website of mine for many many years, yet i've never become better nor have I ever completed a project I was proud of. I often go back with some game idea and try my hardest at it for a couple of days (maybe even a few weeks) but eventually I reach a road block and just stress myself out. I've played your games before and they inspire me to make something too, no matter how bad... but man that mental block is brutal and I just cant push myself to be better. Anyways, the video just made me think of this and I just wanted to type it out for no particular reason. I'm working on a small point and click game now, and hopefully I actually reach a state of "finish" with this one.
  • @astrea_yt
    This video is amazing-the story and the (is it quite a moral?) are just really nice.
  • @eboatwright_
    This is awesome! I also started programming on Scratch about 7 years ago, but I've since learned basically every mainstream programming language except C and C++ :D
  • @Amanirdc1
    Bro I used to play your games so much back then good to see you man
  • @ItsAlce
    I have been almost 4 years on scratch. It is so interesting seeing your story
  • @GamingWaffle.
    OMG DID U KNOW THAT GRIFFPATCH IS FOLLOWING UUUUUUUU 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🏫🏫🏫
  • @user-zz5ym6st6l
    i was 8 YEARS WHEN I STARTED SCARTCH THANKS YOUR VIDEO IS SO MOITIVING TO DONT GIVE UP
  • @electrifiedwits
    OH SO THIS IS HOW YOU STARTED (your games were always an inspiration for me)
  • @zevac
    10 years old in 2017 is tripping me out