A game engine designed for beginner to intermediate developers focusing on 2D game creation.
Game Engine Support:Standalone (supports multiple engines)
Integration Complexity:Easy
Pricing Model:Freemium
License Type:Proprietary
Key Features:Drag-and-drop interface, GML scripting language
Documentation Quality:Average
Learning Curve:Beginner-friendly
Community Size:Medium: 50K+ users
Trial/Demo Availability:Yes
Scalability:Small to Mid-sized Teams
Customizability:Limited Customization
Integration with Other Tools:various tools via plugins
Ease of Setup:Easy
Performance:Efficient for 2D games
Pro 1:User-friendly for beginners creating 2D games
Pro 2:Quick prototyping features available
Pro 3:Strong community support and resources available
Con 1:Limited 3D capabilities
Con 2:Less flexibility compared to larger engines like Unity or Unreal
Con 3:Cost can increase with additional features
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