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HTML 5 game development and rapid prototyping tool not requiring programming skills

HTML 5 game development and rapid prototyping tool not requiring programming skills

Vote: (63 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Scirra Ltd

Version: 1.0.262.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(63 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Scirra Ltd

1.0.262.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Easy interface
  • Powerful but simple tool
  • Easy upload
  • Great learning tools

Cons

  • Free version lacks some features
  • Will not teach you programming for more advanced games

Construct 2 is an easy way to make HTML5 games without having any prior coding experience. It is what is known as an intuitive development program for Windows. If you have ever had an idea for a game that you wanted to create but did not know exactly how you would go about doing it, Construct 2 is one of the ways that you can do it, even if you do not know the first thing about programming.

Ease of Use

Construct 2 makes it super easy for anyone to use, even without any prior experience. The layout is simple and gives you access to all of the tools that you may want to use through the ribbon. This is a very familiar layout to anyone that has used commercial tools such as Solidworks or Photoshop. The program comes with some game demos so that you can get a feel for using the software, but if you still need help getting started, there are tons of tutorials provided that can help you focus on any aspect of the design. No HTML5 game is complete without having some sort of graphics, and this software makes it really easy to import a texture pack with just a couple of clicks. After you have created your game, they offer an easy way to upload it to Facebook and the Chrome web store. Finally, the free version does not have any time limitations, but the paid version includes more advanced features.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Easy interface
  • Powerful but simple tool
  • Easy upload
  • Great learning tools

Cons

  • Free version lacks some features
  • Will not teach you programming for more advanced games