When comparing Melharfi vs GameMaker:Studio Marketplace, the Slant community recommends GameMaker:Studio Marketplace for most people. In the question“What are the best 2D game engines?” GameMaker:Studio Marketplace is ranked 72nd while Melharfi is ranked 100th. The most important reason people chose GameMaker:Studio Marketplace is:
About 30 free assets are available.
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Pros
Pro Mouse events built-in
All objects/graphics have a mouse events like MouseClic MouseDoubleClic MouseDown MouseUp MouseOver MouseMove MouseOut
Pro Network support
Lidgren Network Library
Pro Path finder built-in
Uses the A* algorithm or pathfinding
Pro GUI
It use a GDI to draw on windows forms. You can use all windows self GUI (controls) for your game like TextBox, Button Label ..., you don't need to install a third party or use an ugly controls.
Pro Has a selection of free assetts
About 30 free assets are available.
Pro Reasonably priced
Most assets are under $5. The more advanced assets can usually go for around $20-$25.
Cons
Con Can be used with Game Maker only
Assets are only offered to Game Maker developers.