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Date Published
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Hady ElHady
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948
Language
English
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Summary

Game making tools provide accessible platforms for creating games without the need for coding, primarily using drag-and-drop interfaces suitable for simple projects. Notable tools include GameMaker Studio, which supports the development of 2D games and offers a proprietary language, GML, for advanced users. Construct 2 allows HTML5 game creation with a visual event system and is designed for ease of use. Corona SDK uses Lua scripting and offers extensive built-in APIs for creating 2D games. ClickTeam Fusion 2.5 provides a visual editor for designing game elements and supports 2D game development. GameSalad features a comprehensive behavior library and integrated physics engine for effortless game creation, along with monetization and social features. Lastly, Stencyl offers an intuitive interface resembling graphics editors, facilitating the crafting of complex game worlds. Each tool has its own strengths, platform support, and pricing plans, catering to different user needs and project scales.