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Posted by swagmlg345yt
swagmlg345yt
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i want to make a 2D retro style game. but where do i start?

i want to make a retro 2d game and i already have a idea. but where do i start? how do i make it? where do i learn the design?

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

Have you seen the short Introducing JavaScript course? It includes a project built on the Phaser library which is ideal for creating retro-style games.

Tanner Cruiseship
Tanner Cruiseship
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Tanner Cruiseship
Tanner Cruiseship
5,707 Points

If your game is not very sophisticated, like a point and click adventure, you might want to consider a WYSIWYG game engine like visionaire studio or shop around for one that fits your needs A lot of these programs have an interface for inserting code like c# or c++, but it's optional. Learning to code a game while also making content for the game is a huge long term project. If you want total freedom with a game that doesn't follow a formula, take a look here https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/111583/what-is-the-best-language-for-a-2d-game