Godot 4 Main Menu Beginner Tutorial

Summary

In this tutorial, the creator walks viewers through the process of creating a simple main menu in Godot 4. The video covers the creation of buttons for 'Play,' 'Options,' and 'Quit,' with step-by-step instructions on setting up button labels and scripting their functionality using Godot's signal system. The tutorial also demonstrates how to set up an options menu with a 'Back' button to return to the main menu. Viewers will learn how to transition between scenes, add basic menu interactions, and structure their UI with a focus on ease of use for beginners.

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Q & A

What is the first step in creating a simple main menu in Godot 4?

The first step is to select the user interface, which creates a new scene in Godot. You then need to add a 'MarginContainer' node, followed by a 'VBoxContainer' node, inside which you can add the buttons for the menu.

How do you add buttons to the menu in Godot 4?

To add buttons, you first create a 'VBoxContainer' node, then within that container, you can add as many buttons as you need. For instance, you can add a button for 'Play', 'Options', and 'Exit'. You can use Ctrl + D to duplicate a button.

What is the purpose of the 'text' property for buttons in Godot?

The 'text' property for buttons is used to set the label that will appear on the button in the game. This text will be visible to the player, such as 'Play', 'Options', or 'Exit'.

How do you connect buttons to scripts in Godot 4?

To connect buttons to scripts, you select the button node, go to the 'Node' tab, and click the 'pressed' signal. Then, you can connect this signal to the menu node, allowing the button to trigger specific functions when pressed.

What function is used to make the 'Exit' button work?

For the 'Exit' button, you can use the function 'get_tree().quit()'. This will quit the game or close the editor when the button is pressed.

How does the 'Play' button work in the main menu script?

The 'Play' button is connected to the function 'get_tree().change_scene()'. This function changes the scene to the main game scene (e.g., 'game_scene'). When pressed, it transitions from the main menu to the game scene.

What should be done when creating an options menu?

To create an options menu, duplicate the main menu scene and rename it. In the options menu, you can remove the existing buttons and add new ones for options like volume settings. A crucial button to add is the 'Back' button, which will allow the player to return to the main menu.

How do you set up the 'Back' button in the options menu?

To set up the 'Back' button, you create a new button labeled 'Back', connect its 'pressed' signal to the script, and then use the function 'get_tree().change_scene()' to return to the main menu when pressed.

Can you explain the function of 'get_tree().change_scene()' in more detail?

'get_tree().change_scene()' is a function that allows you to change the current active scene in the game. For example, when transitioning from the main menu to the game scene or back to the options menu, you would use this function with the scene file path as an argument.

What happens when you press the 'Options' button in the main menu?

When you press the 'Options' button, the game switches from the main menu to the options menu. This is done using the 'get_tree().change_scene()' function, which loads the options menu scene.