Are there any programs similar to ags but for non-adventure game stuff?
Game Maker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Maker).
RPG Maker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RPG_Maker).
I've heard of both them and I may have tried game maker.
Is game maker anygood?
Quote from: Frito Master on Thu 19/07/2012 11:59:17
Is game maker anygood?
I honestly have no idea. I checked it several years ago. All I remember is that it allows to create scripts by use of GUI: actions and conditions resembled by icons, that sort of stuff. I never did anything finished with it though.
Ah!
Construct (http://www.scirra.com/) (no programming, free edition available)
Similar (it's sort of made for games like Longest Journey, Lost horizon etc. 3d characters on 2d backgrounds, free) Wintermute engine (http://dead-code.org/home/)
Ethanon engine (http://www.asantee.net/ethanon/) for RPG with cool effects.
Go nuts: http://devmaster.net/devdb/engines
Thanks man.
ALSO this site (http://www.ambrosine.com/index.php) has a lot of engines and whatnot.
The games factory if you want to create platform games etc. no programming skills required. I used it a lot before. But you should go for the games factory 2 in that case...the first on e came out during the 486 era hehe.
There is also http://www.visionaire-studio.net which is the engine behind Zak McKracken 2. Its ok, but personally feel its a commercial rip off of AGS 2.72.
If you want to make almost any type of 2D game I suggest Game Maker, I made quite a few little games with it in just over a week.
Quote from: Armageddon on Thu 19/07/2012 22:01:53
If you want to make almost any type of 2D game I suggest Game Maker, I made quite a few little games with it in just over a week.
and you don't post a link to it?! You are either very modest or the games are very crappy ;)
The games are just one level, still have a few bugs and you can't finish the level. :)
Here are some screen shots.
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5479044/gaemmakkarsczzzz.png)
Top left is a Metroidvania type game, top right is a batman platformer, when you jump you can grapple and climb up the nearest ledge. And the bottom one is a SHMUPS game.
And here are two VERY bad games I made in just a few hours.
http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-21/?action=preview&uid=5421
http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-22/?action=preview&uid=5421
Thats cool. I downloaded it but hmm...
I've been talking with some programmers though and a few of my buddys.
Game Maker 9 is shaping up to be a really sound development platform for 2D AND 3D stuff, so it's worth keeping an eye on.
I have also used Game Maker before and I can attest to its ease of use and flexibility with platformers, much like AGS is for adventures.
Thanks.
Wasn't Spelunky made with Game Maker?
That game was and still is nice.
How bout Knytt Stories.. not sure if that was made with it too...
Knytt Stories made with Multimedia fusion : http://www.clickteam.com/website/world/
I just tried splunky a few days ago.
But thanks for the links.
Quote from: Armageddon on Thu 19/07/2012 23:35:56
And here are two VERY bad games I made in just a few hours.
http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-21/?action=preview&uid=5421
http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-22/?action=preview&uid=5421
Oh how I wish you were modest ;)
But I'd like to try the batman game. I like jumping and running AND grappeling! And also the batman sprite looks cool :)
Don't forget that AGS is also capable of creating classic platformers, e.g. Indiana Rodent or this long forgotten thing:
(http://shatten.sonores.de/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/plateng.png)
Concurrence (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/Games.aspx/Detail/1428) is also a great example of non adventurous stuff in AGS.
I suppose most engines still won't provide everything you'll ever need. For example I think you still need to code your own path finding implementation in GameMaker (correct me if I'm wrong).
So, I'm very happy with AGS, but of course I'm not a professional.
Yes.AGS is really lovely.Only have problem in fps for platformer games specially in scrolling.
Well, there's a bug in my engine I never bothered to fix, since nobody seems to use it :) So it's possible to get a stable FPS rate if you look at Indiana Rodent for example. My current platform project is also able to run on a Atom CPU. But of course compared to classic jump'n runs like Sonic the Hedgehog, the performance is still pretty bad ;)
@abstauber
That was very cool work.I learned many things with that.why do you update it anymore? I'm sure there is a lot of people wants to make real platformer game with AGS and your engine is very nice for it.
please continue for updates and fix fps and etc...
I can vouch for Game Maker also. I've found it ideal for making tower-defense games.
That said, in my opinion, nothing really quite compares to the knowledge base and level of activity of the AGS community.
I found a programmer I'm working with now but thanks for all the suggestions.
look around in here: http://www.moddb.com/engines
massive list of engines. Some open-source, some proprietary, some 2D, some 3D, almost any engine you could really want.