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Pros
Pro Supports OOP
Unlike some other Lua frameworks, Gideros has a model that makes OOP possible.
Pro Easy plugin architecture
Gideros Studio has a very powerful feature which enables developers to use a C/C++/Java/ObjC library next to Lua. This way it's possible to call the library functions under Lua, get the results and interpret them directly under Gideros Studio.
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Cons
Con Very few code examples
While there are good basic tutorials for this engine, there's little in terms of game examples and starter kits.
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Recommendations
Gideros
Recommended 2 years ago
I've created several games for PC, Web and Mobile, it's a very nice tool, simple and straightforward, it's constantly being updated and has a very helpful community.
Pro
Easy to usePro
Instant on device testingPro
Easy to learnPro
Gideros Mobile wins the long run.Pro
Excellent content scalingPro
MIT License, open sourcePro
Local buildPro
Friendly & helpful communityPro
All in one studio, no complicated setupPro
Supports many platformsPro
Amazing 2D performancePro
Local buildsPro
Auto scaling and image resolutionsPro
Beginner friendlyCon
Few resources, but growingGideros
Recommended 4 years ago
There are a lot of examples on their github repositary: angry bird, cut the rope, ... They have added 3D with reactphysics3d.
Pro
Integrated environmentPro
Instant on device testingPro
Easy to learnCon
Very few code examplesPro
Supports OOPPro
Gideros Mobile wins the long run.Pro
Excellent content scalingPro
MIT License, open sourcePro
Local buildPro
Friendly & helpful communityPro
New features and improvements are released regularlyPro
All in one studio, no complicated setupPro
Supports many platformsPro
Amazing 2D performanceCon
The Gideros IDE is not as fully featured as other IDEsPro
Local buildsPro
Auto scaling and image resolutionsPro
Beginner friendlyGideros
Recommended 4 years ago
I enjoy trying many game frameworks and engines. In November 2019, I came across Gideros. I planned to study it for 2 just weeks and then move on but it was so great to develop with Gideros and its community was so super B that I'm still using it until now (and it seems I'll keep using it for a ve...
Pro
Integrated environmentPro
Easy to usePro
Instant on device testingPro
Easy to learnPro
Supports OOPPro
Gideros Mobile wins the long run.Pro
Excellent content scalingPro
Supports facebook instant gamesPro
MIT License, open sourcePro
Local buildPro
Straight forwardPro
Friendly & helpful communityPro
New features and improvements are released regularlyPro
All in one studio, no complicated setupPro
Supports many platformsPro
Amazing 2D performancePro
Auto scaling and image resolutionsPro
Easy plugin architecturePro
Beginner friendlyComments
Out of Date Pros + Cons
Con Non-existent 3D capabilities (IT IS NOT TRUE ANYMORE)
3D is now in latest gideros. It is using reactphysics3D.