Construct 2

Construct 2 is a HTML 5 based 2D game, developed by Scirra Ltd. It is aimed at Artists and non programmers where the coding is done for you. It allows quick creations for games and uses a drag and drop action. Artists/Animators to import their scenes and characters..

Game Engine Report

Game Engine Report

Introduction

I have chosen IW engine and RPG makers as I like the games that have been produced with both programs. I have personally used RPG maker at home to create a small game and I enjoyed the engine as a whole.

History of Game Engines:

A game engine is software that aids the developer in creating and developing video games. They can be used to make games for consoles, mobiles and computers. Before game engines were invented games were made for a single entities such as the Atari 2600 and had to be designed from the bottom up to make optimal use of the display hardware. 

2D Level Design

Construct 2

We learnt the physics and tools of the program construct 2. We made simple platforms and a character to learn the basics.

2D Level research

For my research I have found some images of Limbo. Limbo is a simplistic yet dark game with limited detail however it is the silhouettes which give it a unique view. I also found a game called poncho which has beautiful backgrounds which incorporate into the level. With a sweet yet detailed player it has a fantasy yet soft feel. It is unusual to see so much detail in a 2D game which is what I would like to include in my game.