• 1

Got an idea for a new game .. need help on how to move forward with it

Asked by johnporter29,

 Share

Question

Experienced

johnporter29

Posted
Posted

I'm a computer programmer by profession, been developing business applications using FoxPro (DOS - those was the days ;) ), Visual Basic and C# for a total of around 25 years, however I now have an idea for a game and would like to have a go at devloping it, just wondered if some here could point me in the right direction to get started.

 

I've searched the web a little and come across numerous game engines but I'm not sure which if any I should be using, what's the best language to use etc etc.

 

The game is simple, basically it's based round the Word Search puzzles,  and can be achieved in a 2d setup rather than 3d.

 

Any help or pointers would be gratefully received.

 

1 answer to this question

Recommended Posts

  • 0
Grand Master

Matthew S.

Posted
Posted (edited)

Instead of using a game engine I would look at using something like a framework such as SFML and use C++ as the language, there is no write or wrong answer though.

 

Theres also this thread below with more gamedev information

 

 

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to question listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Microsoft officially confirms that Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming later this year

      By +thexfile · Posted

      I guess there's no Canary now, it's all Dev.
    • Windows 11 gets 1Password passkey integration, version 25H2, and more with the latest builds

      By TarasBuria · Posted

      Windows 11 gets 1Password passkey integration, version 25H2, and more with the latest builds by Taras Buria Microsoft is finishing this week with a now typical build duo for the Dev and Beta Channel users. For Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, Microsoft is rolling out build 26200.5670; for those in the Beta Channel, Microsoft prepared build 26120.4520. Both updates have nearly identical changelogs with a new 1Password passkey integration, bug fixes, and more. Another important thing worth noting is that build 26200.5670 is the first officially confirmed Windows 11 version 25H2 build. 25H2 is this year's Windows 11 annual feature update, and it is now properly communicated in Settings > System > About and in the winver dialog. Note that the Beta build is still based on version 24H2. As for 1Password, customers who use this password manager can now enjoy a more seamless passkey experience. Windows Security will use passkeys stored in your 1Password and save new passkeys there as well. However, this change requires installing 1Password Beta for Windows 11. Here are other changes included in today's builds that are rolling out gradually: [Voice access] We are temporarily disabling support for Japanese to iron out a few more bugs. [Settings] In addition to the small changes that we made in the EEA region for default browsers via Settings > Apps > Default apps with Build 26200.5603, we’re also making this change: The new default browser will be pinned to the Taskbar and Start menu unless you choose not to pin it by clearing the checkboxes. [File Explorer] Fixed an issue which could cause File Explorer Home to crash (potentially also making File Explorer crash on launch, since Home is the default section for File Explorer). Fixed an issue which could cause the thumbnail for a pinned favorite in Home to disappear. [Start menu] Fixed an issue which was causing duplicate entries to appear when interacting with folders on the Start menu. Fixed an issue where the folder expand animation wasn’t correct in some cases. [Input] Fixed a high hitting ctfmon.exe crash in the latest flights, which could impact the ability to type. [Other] Fixed a memory leak which could happen when lock screen was set to use a slide show, which could impact performance and reliability over time. Did some more work improving how dialogs in the system react to increased text scaling, for example the “You must restart your computer to apply these changes” dialog should now support it. Here are the fixes that are available to all: [General] Fixed the issue causing the Windows Vista boot sound to play instead of the Windows 11 boot sound. Unfortunately the fix wasn’t completely working in the last Dev Channel flight. [File Explorer] Fixed the issue causing File Explorer to not persist view changes after the last Dev Channel flight, including desktop icons. And here is the list of known issues: [General] [UPDATED!]When joining the Dev Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 – you will no longer be offered Build 26200.5641 first and will be offered the most current update available in the Dev Channel. [UPDATED!] When joining the Beta Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 – you no longer will be offered Build 26120.4250 first and will be offered the most current update available in the Beta Channel. [UPDATED!] Some Windows Insiders may experience a rollback trying to install this update with a 0x80070005 in Windows Update. We’re working on a fix for Windows Insiders impacted. If you are impacted, using Settings > System > Recovery > “Fix issues using Windows Update” may resolve the issue. [Start menu] The following are known issues for Windows Insiders with the new Start menu: Using touch to navigate the new Start menu may not work reliably. For example, it currently does not support the swipe-up gesture. Drag and drop capabilities are limited from “All” to “Pinned.” [Xbox Controllers] Some Insiders are experiencing an issue where using their Xbox Controller via Bluetooth is causing their PC to bugcheck. Here is how to resolve the issue. Open Device Manager by searching for it via the search box on your taskbar. Once Device Manager is open, click on “View” and then “Devices by Driver”. Find the driver named “oemXXX.inf (XboxGameControllerDriver.inf)” where the “XXX” will be a specific number on your PC. Right-click on that driver and click “Uninstall”. [Click to Do (Preview)] The following known issues will be fixed in future updates to Windows Insiders: Windows Insiders on AMD or Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs may experience long wait times on the first attempt to perform intelligent text actions in Click to Do after a new build or model update. [File Explorer] The following are known issues for AI actions in File Explorer: Narrator scan mode may not work properly in the action result canvas window for the Summarize AI action for Microsoft 365 files when reading bulleted lists. As a workaround, you can use Caps + Right key to navigate. [Widgets] Until we complete support for pinning in the new widgets board experience, pinning reverts you back to the previous experience. You can find the complete changelog for the Dev build here and for the Beta build here.
    • Windows 11 Snipping Tool gets a useful new screen recording feature

      By TheGodOfKratos · Posted

      I'm in agreement with you here. I think the Windows Snipping Tool has the easiest highlight functionality to use. You literally select the highlighter and then just highlight. All other editors I have tried require some bizarre set of steps. So, 2 thumbs up'n'd'aya! for the Windows Snipping Tool with Idiot Proof Highlighter!
    • Microsoft officially confirms that Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming later this year

      By Usama Jawad96 · Posted

      Microsoft officially confirms that Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming later this year by Usama Jawad Microsoft released Dev and Beta builds for Windows 11 today, and while the updates contain nearly identical change logs, one interesting observation is confirmation that Dev Channel users will be seeing Windows 11, version 25H2 in Settings > System > About and winver moving forward. Even though we had heard some whispers about it before, this is the first time that Microsoft has officially confirmed this next feature update to Windows 11. In a much more detailed blog post, Microsoft has made recommendations to organizations about how they can prepare for the arrival of Windows 11, version 25H2. The Redmond tech firm has highlighted that version 24H2 and version 25H2 both share the same Windows servicing branch, which means that the upgrade process should be fairly quick due to the presence of enablement packages (eKB). For those who don't know, enablement packages are bits and pieces of disabled code containing new features that are activated by Microsoft during a feature upgrade. This means that Windows 11, version 24H2 PCs can quickly update to version 25H2 in a single restart since the new code is already there, it just needs to be toggled on. That said, if you are utilizing a PC older than version 24H2, you won't be too happy to hear that it doesn't share the same servicing branch as version 25H2. What this means is that you'll have to go through the regular upgrade process through Windows Update or Windows Autopatch, which can be notably longer and require multiple restarts. As always, Enterprise versions of Windows 11, version 25H2 will receive 36 months of support starting from the release date, while Pro and Home variants will enjoy 24 months of support. It is worth keeping in mind that while Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11, version 25H2 will begin rolling out later this year, it hasn't confirmed a concrete release date yet.
    • Mozilla fixes Firefox crashes on Windows

      By TarasBuria · Posted

      Mozilla fixes Firefox crashes on Windows by Taras Buria Mozilla is rolling out yet another update for the Firefox browser. Version 140.0.2 follows the just-released version 140.0.1 to address more bugs causing crashes on Windows in certain scenarios. Here is what the release notes say: Fixed a startup crash on Windows experienced by some users. (Bug 1974259) According to a post on Bugzilla, Mozilla's bug tracker for Firefox, the browser crashes with the ERROR_INVALID_HANDLE or ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER error. This happens when Exploit Protection is enabled in Windows security settings. While that is a feature a regular user is unlikely to fiddle with, Exploit Protection is enabled for apps from the Microsoft Store. As such, crashes are most likely occurring for users with Firefox downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Still, if Exploit Protection is enabled globally, "standard" Firefox downloaded from the official website also fails. Note that the bug does not affect newer Firefox versions. Now, with Firefox 140.0.2 out, the browser should no longer crash regardless of your security settings or the browser origin. For reference, you can find the release notes for the latest update here; for version 140.0.1 (which fixed a couple of crash-inducing bugs), here; and for version 140.0 (a major release), here. As usual, you can update Firefox by heading to Menu > Help > About Firefox. The browser is available on the official website, in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11 users, or on Neowin's Software page.

  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      emptyother earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      DarkWun earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Very Popular
      valkyr09 earned a badge
      Very Popular
    • Week One Done
      suprememobiles earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      Marites earned a badge
      Week One Done

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      566
    2. 2
      ATLien_0
      180
    3. 3
      +FloatingFatMan
      172
    4. 4
      Xenon
      122
    5. 5
      Som
      112
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!