What should a complete beginner learn to create 2d platformers?

Question

Programming languages

Hello! I decided to move from another field to IT, but I’m a complete zero in this! There is a great desire to develop and learn, I want to create 2d platformers. Tell me what should I study better? engine like Unity? Some kind of programming language, like C#? I will be glad if someone tells me, because there is a desire, but I don’t know what to learn in order to still become a developer of 2D games. Thanks in advance for the answers

Answer 1

1. Come up with a story or game mechanics.
   
2. Make sketches on paper, storyboard.
   
3. Find friendly and honest people who will listen and agree that the idea is cool.
   
4. If you fail, go back to point 1 - or do whatever you want.