Hey guys,
I was playing Megaman X today, and I decided I should work on a game. However, I'm trying to build up my portfolio, and sadly, gamemaker isn't exactly an industry standard language that goes on a resume :PSo I wanted to ask, what language do you guys prefer for a 2D platformer type game?? Basically, its between Java, Python, and C++. I have experience with the first two, but I'm willing slash need to at some point learn C++.Lemme know what you guys think.Also, any learning resources would be great!Thanks,tylerthemiler
Best Programming Language to Program 2D Games in besides Gamemaker
Posted by tylerthemiler on Dec. 15, 2011, 4:14 p.m.
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>> gml teaching bad habits
wut? It's called flexibility. You can use ; after every line or don't, you can use {} or begin end; you can assign with := and = Your choice. All these exists so that users coming from different dev enviroments and new users can adapt and work the way they want. If a C like syntax had been enforced, game maker would be far less popular. @OP the best is the one you're best at.Do not use python. It's a dead end road… Just cause you can't make .exes and it runs stupid slow because it's a scripting language.
XNA
Terraria was made in iti think it is based in C or C++, i plan on looking at it soon to see if it is better than GMLet me jump in here and throw in the typical USE C++… and then backtrack and suggest you learn Java or ActionScript instead, unless you're eventually planning on going pro.
Leave C# alone. It's going to die a slow and horrible death eventually So hopes Mega.net isn't going anywhere, not for a long time, it's only growing in support and popularity. To imply it'll die before flash seems very short-sighted to me.
I don't know what's the fuss about languages being a dead road or dying eventually…
Programming languages come and go, a good programmer thinks about languages in a higher level (like what features make a language imperative, object-oriented, functional, etc) and then is able to pick up any language he wants and reason abouts its pros and cons.If you are still arguing about what language is best, please go and read Programming Language Pragmatics by Michael Scott.I agree with PY. But I don't see much of a life left for Flash, and C# will very likely outlive it in my eyes. Though admittedly I'm very biased against Flash games. Not that I hate it, mind you, I just don't think I'd program exclusively in ActionScript, where someone could do it in a "higher level" language like Java or C++ a little more easily.
Also, XNA is C# (not sure if exclusive though), so that would mean Terraria is C#, which means something was successful in C#, which means many others are and will be too.Nobody says you have to stick to one language. Each language has its own benefits. I don't understand why people hate on languages though. To some people C++ and Java is like Mac versus PC, or 360 versus PS3 versus Wii. If you don't like a language, just don't use it.Whoa, thanks for the healthy response guys! Quite the convo. @Mega, I actually know Java and Python quite well. I basically want to be able to code up some simple games that are also relevant to real life, i.e. something that can go on a resume (which just happens to not be GM).
@Font: Python is the shit! I do 90% of my programming in python. I use it heavily for scientific computing, and it is actually getting really popular in scientific applications. I decided to learn some C++ regardless (I have experience with C, but it is mostly forgotten at this point). It is definitely a language I should be comfortable with I think.Thanks!