Raydelto H.

Radio Presenter

Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/12/2016

"Very useful lightweight free open source game engine."

4/5

What do you like best about Cocos2d-X?

I like the flexibility the framework provides. I've mostly used Cocos2d-x which allows you to create your games using C++, Lua and Javascript.

Using the Javascript bindings you can literally create a flappy bird clone in 2 hours or less (assuming you already have your audio and graphic assets). The JS development cycle is fast, lightweight and allows you to test your code in 2 seconds or less (depending on your computer capabilities)

If you would like to use Cocos2d Sprite Builder you could also create games easily using the tools bundled with framework. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cocos2d-X?

The side tools provided by the framework are not as integrated as it should yet. They've deprecated many tools before being able to adapt it to the current needs (like Cocos IDE and CocosStudio).

Also they've just launched the Cocos Editor, that overlaps some feature of other tool calles Cocos.

The tool strategy is not clear yet. in 2015 they've announced that they will change the name of the Cocos2d-x framework to just Cocos, they've launched the Cocos tool, but Cocos.org site still only available in Chinese. They still launching tools outside the Cocos integrated tools even when they said they wont. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cocos2d-X:

If you're creating a simple 2D game, consider using Cocos2d-x. I would highly encourage you to try the Javascript binding since it will allow you to work really fast.

If you're creating complex 3D games , even though Cocos already support 3D, you may consider using other framework. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cocos2d-X solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've been creating lightweight games with this tool since 2013. It's totally free of charge and it's opensource, which means that you can change the code for convenience, but in my particular case, the greatest advantage I have derived from the code is having access to deeper debugging capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/27/2016

"So so"

4/5

What do you like best about Cocos2d-X?

Cocos2D is very flexible, supported by good UI Widget that help new users to make their game easily. Other than that, Because cocos is already famous from the start, when I tried to find tutorial can easily found.

When i'm trying to make some html5 games using cocos2d, I read the API online of cocos and it help me very much, and when I'm downloading full version of cocos, they give example of game that can be easily understand and can be used as preferences for my next game Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cocos2d-X?

When I'm using cocos to create my game, I met some difficulties to make some sprite frame animation. It very complicated, and not simple enough. I think this is some flaw of cocos because it is very flexible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cocos2d-X:

Cocos is very good framework to start, because it very flexible.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cocos2d-X solving and how is that benefiting you?

Right now I work as game programming in some company. When I move to cocos from other framework, at first it was difficult because cocos is very different from my basic game framework, so I must arrange some new things.

Luckily, after studied cocos for some time, it make my work more easy and can make my new game more creative than before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.