Shapes is a real-time vector graphics library for Unity

Re:Shapes is a real-time vector graphics library for Unity by hu3 on Wednesday June 10, 2020 @04:25PM (#23481655)

A friend wants to start developing a hobby multiplayer 2D game. He's gonna be the only developer. Would Unity be a good choice? Any other recommended alternatives?

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Re:Shapes is a real-time vector graphics library for Unity by Peckingjay on Wednesday June 10, 2020 @05:37PM (#23482450)

I'd recommend Godot.

Unity is also a valid choice, but networking is in a weird state right now with the official APIs, so he'd have to use third-party solutions that integrate with Unity (such as Photon, MLAPI or Mirror). It's not the biggest obstacle, but still an annoyance.

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Re:Shapes is a real-time vector graphics library for Unity by stephc_int13 on Wednesday June 10, 2020 @05:20PM (#23482253)

Godot or SDL, or Gamemaker... Depending on his current skills and preferences.

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Re:Shapes is a real-time vector graphics library for Unity by zlsa on Wednesday June 10, 2020 @04:31PM (#23481719)

For simple 2D games, I feel that Godot is often a far better choice than Unity. However, I've never used Godot's networking or multiplayer features, so I can't comment on those.

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Re:Shapes is a real-time vector graphics library for Unity by corysama on Wednesday June 10, 2020 @09:31PM (#23484326)

For 2D people generally prefer Godot. There's also https://coronalabs.com/

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