QuickStart Guide to Game Physics

QuickStart Guide to Game Physics

4.7 (122 reviews)
Game PhysicsCollision DetectionRigid Body SimulationGravityMotionGame DevelopmentPhysics EnginesRealismSimulationUnityUnreal Engine

A comprehensive guide to mastering Game Physics, Collision Detection, Rigid Body Simulation and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 9798264282454
  • Publication Date: May 14, 2025
  • Pages: 599
  • Publisher: Tech Publications

About This Book

This book provides in-depth coverage of Game Physics and Collision Detection, offering practical insights and real-world examples that developers can apply immediately in their projects.

What You'll Learn
  • Master the fundamentals of Game Physics
  • Implement advanced techniques for Collision Detection
  • Optimize performance in Rigid Body Simulation applications
  • Apply best practices from industry experts
  • Troubleshoot common issues and pitfalls
Who This Book Is For

This book is perfect for developers with intermediate experience looking to deepen their knowledge of Game Physics and Collision Detection. Whether you're building enterprise applications or working on personal projects, you'll find valuable insights and techniques.

Reviews & Discussions

Rowan Scott
Rowan Scott
Innovation Lead at Google
19 days ago

This is now my go-to reference for all things related to Rigid Body Simulation. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf. This book gave me the tools to finally tackle that long-standing bottleneck.

Jordan Brown
Jordan Brown
Platform Engineer at Spotify
3 days ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Unreal Engine. I particularly appreciated the chapter on best practices and common pitfalls.

Morgan Adams
Morgan Adams
ML Engineer at Oracle
4 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Physics Engines.

Harper Scott
Harper Scott
Tech Lead at Stripe
11 months ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Unreal Engine.

Sage Lewis
Sage Lewis
Data Scientist at Dropbox
11 months ago

I've been recommending this to all my colleagues working with Collision Detection.

Casey Johnson
Casey Johnson
QA Analyst at Amazon
15 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Realism. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics.

Emerson Brown
Emerson Brown
API Evangelist at Intel
5 months ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Collision Detection.

Sage Garcia
Sage Garcia
Software Engineer at Amazon
12 months ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to Physics.

Quinn Carter
Quinn Carter
UX Strategist at GitHub
3 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Unreal Engine.

Logan Hill
Logan Hill
Innovation Lead at Dropbox
11 months ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to Game Development. The diagrams and visuals made complex ideas much easier to grasp. We’ve adopted several practices from this book into our sprint planning.

Avery Williams
Avery Williams
Automation Specialist at Salesforce
7 days ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Physics. The pacing is perfect—never rushed, never dragging.

Micah Nelson
Micah Nelson
Data Scientist at Snap Inc.
1 days ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Rigid Body Simulation.

Avery Allen
Avery Allen
Game Developer at Nvidia
1 days ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Unreal Engine. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field. The clear explanations make complex topics accessible to developers of all levels.

Rowan Davis
Rowan Davis
Tech Lead at Salesforce
4 days ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for Physics. The author's real-world experience shines through in every chapter.

Elliot Davis
Elliot Davis
Backend Developer at Zoom
10 months ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on Realism.

Jamie Hill
Jamie Hill
Technical Writer at Pinterest
29 days ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Unreal Engine. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout. The architectural insights helped us redesign a major part of our system.

Rowan Davis
Rowan Davis
Senior Developer at Adobe
3 months ago

It’s like having a mentor walk you through the nuances of Collision Detection. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free.

Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
Platform Engineer at Intel
3 months ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on QuickStart.

Harper Baker
Harper Baker
Tech Lead at Dropbox
28 days ago

This is now my go-to reference for all things related to Game Physics.

Jamie Carter
Jamie Carter
Full Stack Developer at Tesla
10 months ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Realism.

Blake Wright
Blake Wright
Embedded Systems Engineer at Facebook
3 days ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Game Physics. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful. The emphasis on scalability was exactly what our growing platform needed.

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