2D Game Engines

EchosofNezhyt · Thu 19/07/2012 11:50:39

Are there any programs similar to ags but for non-adventure game stuff?

Crimson Wizard · Thu 19/07/2012 11:53:16

EchosofNezhyt · Thu 19/07/2012 11:59:17

I've heard of both them and I may have tried game maker.

Is game maker anygood?

Crimson Wizard · Thu 19/07/2012 12:03:00

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.

EchosofNezhyt · Thu 19/07/2012 12:05:00

Ah!

Anian · Thu 19/07/2012 12:12:20

Construct (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
Ethanon engine for RPG with cool effects.
Go nuts: http://devmaster.net/devdb/engines

EchosofNezhyt · Thu 19/07/2012 12:16:13

Thanks man.

veryweirdguy · Thu 19/07/2012 12:35:52

ALSO this site has a lot of engines and whatnot.

Mouth for war · Thu 19/07/2012 14:45:32

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.

Joseph DiPerla · Thu 19/07/2012 15:04:50

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.

Armageddon · 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.

selmiak · Thu 19/07/2012 22:38:46

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

Armageddon · Thu 19/07/2012 23:35:56

The games are just one level, still have a few bugs and you can't finish the level.

Here are some screen shots.

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

EchosofNezhyt · Fri 20/07/2012 06:50:14

Thats cool. I downloaded it but hmm...

I've been talking with some programmers though and a few of my buddys.

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Fri 20/07/2012 07:46:42

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.

EchosofNezhyt · Fri 20/07/2012 13:14:09

Thanks.

MadReizka · Fri 20/07/2012 14:08:41

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...

Mehrdad · Fri 20/07/2012 14:37:06

Knytt Stories made with Multimedia fusion : http://www.clickteam.com/website/world/

EchosofNezhyt · Fri 20/07/2012 18:38:27

I just tried splunky a few days ago.

But thanks for the links.

selmiak · Mon 23/07/2012 23:47:04

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