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Artoon Solutions is a Game Development Company that deals in Cards and casino games, Fantasy Sports games, Board games, Casual games, and more. We have already developed various 2D & 3D games for the biggest names in gaming such as MPL, HD Works (A23), Flipkart, Zupee, Batball11 (ITlion), 3Plus Games, COG (Circle of Games), Team18 Play (Clearbit API), JP Funware (RummyXL), Kubera, Junglee Games, YooZoo Games and more.
Let us show you the highlights of each game type and the possible pros and cons of each platform.
The fate of 2D games was in question when 3D games arrived. However, as we have seen 2D games survived the evolution and still have a decently sized audience. 2D games mostly target mobile devices.
The reason for this is they are smaller less hardware-demanding, and easier to optimize for multiple mobile devices.
The majority of game development companies offer 2D game development. 2D games have been around for a long time, think back to the very first mobile games like Snake and Tetris. These games are relatively simple to develop and finding the right resources to develop them is not so difficult.
Most people would expect game development to last a few months, this is true for 2D games that tend to take a maximum of a few months. The much simpler cost is due to the lack of realistic graphics that 2D games use.
Almost all 2D games feature an operating mechanism that even amateur gamers will be able to adapt to. That’s probably because of the simple controls that will be easy to grasp from the very first playing experience.
Give a 2D game to be played by a 3D gamer and they will tell you the same thing, the game is lacking graphically and it is nothing compared to 3D games. That said, you would have to be targeting 2D games or novel gamers if you are making 2D games that are simple and user-friendly.
The continued evolution of mobile devices and the development of other gaming devices such as PCs and consoles has led to declining demand for simplistic 2D games. Furthermore, the ability to get access to more complex 3D games has been a leading reason for their increasing popularity and the decreasing popularity of 2D games.
When it comes to 2D game development, there is a certain point after which developers cannot express their imagination. There is a limit to how intricate or complex a 2D game can be made, this can be seen as a huge disadvantage for investors and game developers who are invested in more complex games.
3D games have been developed giving gamers the ultimate gaming experience in mind. These games are skill-intensive and this often equates to development times much longer than 3D.
But, 3D despite this, 3D audiences have increased exponentially over the years as more focus and attention is paid to them.
3D tools have been applied to game development to make some of the most breathtaking gamescapes that have been successful in drawing in gamers as well as keeping them thoroughly engaged. This can be immediately noticed when playing a 3D game and these are much more appealing than a 2D game.
Game mechanics govern a game’s rules, guidelines, systems, and interactions. Since everything relating to a game comes under one of these, game mechanics are essential to game development and to the gaming experienced users undergo while playing a game.
The user experience is paramount to growing your game audience. Hence, ensuring that your audience is satisfied and enjoying your game must be a priority. If not, find a way to correct what is not working for your audience.
Understandably, the tools and skilled experts required for 3D game development will be higher than for 2D game development. Thus, investors looking to develop a 3D game need to put aside a higher sum of money.
3D games look realistic and this does take more time to create than simple flatscapes in 2D games. The overall process will be more difficult and much longer than conventional game development.
Game development is a skill and it takes time and effort to master the finer details of game development, to be specific, 3D game development. When looking to develop and invest in a 3D game, it is imperative that expert game developers are familiar with popular 3D game development platforms and tools.
A game engine is a ‘game development engine’ which in simple words aids and simplifies the game development process across various programming languages.
Examples of some of the best 2D game engines are as follows.
If looking for a basic free game engine for making an exceptional Android game in 2D, GameMaker Studio 2 is an ideal solution.
The engine features its own programming language (GML) and its own visual programming language (Drag and Drop). These can be beneficial or deceptive, this depends on the developer using the platform.
Pros of this platform include the presence of everything needed to make a functional game down to the programming language and visuals. A potential con is that exporting to certain platforms can attract a high licensing fee.
The third version of the Construct engine, Construct 3, is a 2D game development engine. This platform makes it extremely simple to develop 2D games without having to have any coding experience.
Developers can easily develop 2D games and have the exporting options of Windows and HTML5.
Based upon the concept of Sprites- which are two-dimensional bitmaps that lead to more sprites. These sprites are then combined to form a level or a scene within the game. The sprites can then be altered using code to produce the results the game developer is expecting.
Take a look at some of the 3D game engines game developers can make use of to develop an exceptional game.
Developed by Disney Interactive, the company behind media put out by the Walt Disney Company, Panda is most applicable in simulation creation, visualization, and gameplay since this is a game engine and game graphics engine.
Made to be simple enough to be of maximum use to all game developers, the engine is lightweight and has a sizable community of developers who constantly engage in bug fixing and improving features.
Some platforms are able to earn the title of being excellent 2D & 3D game development platforms.
The Unity Game Development Platform has become a platform that offers the Unreal engine competition for 3D game development. Many developers have preferred this engine as it offers the ability to develop games that are more complex than 2D games but not as intricate as 3D games.
Unity can be applied to both 2D and 3D game development. In addition to being a 3D game development technology, it is actually one of the best software for making 2D games.
The pros of Unity are the immense support the engine gets from developers around the world. Secondly, Unity even has a Unity Asset Store by which game developers can get some ready-made elements.
The cons of Unity are that although it is possible to develop both 2D and 3D games, it is best suited for 3D game development. Another negative is that Unity could have a steep learning curve for beginner game developers.
It is termed as one of the best 2D game engines because it is free to use (open-sourced). But, the engine is actually usable for both 2D and 3D game development.
Developers using Godot will be sure to get all their queries answered with a team that is highly active and constantly fixing bugs and developing new features.
The pros of Godot are that it is a cost-efficient gaming solution that can be used for developing interesting and appealing 2D games. Support for language-binding means that you can apply several programming languages while developing in Godot.
Problems may arise when switching from another 2D game engine to this one as it differs greatly. Additionally, this engine may not be able to help developers attain the customization they are hoping for, due to restrictions regarding the tools on the platform.
At first glance, you can tell there is a stark contrast between 2D and 3D games, particularly their graphics.
3D games feature high-definition and complex graphics, unlike 2D games which feature simple graphics.
In 3D games, landscapes are relatively simple and flat, and characters/objects only move vertically or horizontally. But, in 3D games, gamescapes are sophisticated and multi-leveled and all characters/objects can move in any direction.
Hence, the graphical difference between 2D and 3D games is immense, to say the least. As a result, the expertise and time required to develop the latter are much more than 2D games.
After seeing and understanding the differences between Unity 2D and 3D game development technologies, your next question may be regarding the cost of developing a game on each platform.
You can expect 3D game development to cost almost double what 2D game development costs. But, this alone cannot dictate final game development costs.
The ranges for each platform can be small or quite vast! Some very popular 3D games took millions to create while some 2D games took merely a few thousands to develop. Furthermore, it depends on the game idea, company, resources, and other conditions.
If you are looking to develop a mobile game, the advantages of Android Game Development are that investors have the ability to develop either a 2D game or a 3D game. Either one has the chance to make it big on the market.
Artoon Solutions has the ability to develop both 3D and 2D mobile games or web-based games. Furthermore, you can get games from multiple genres developed such as:
We also develop Multigaming Platform Apps by which multiple games can be played from a single application. This can be the easier and more cost-efficient way to develop multiple games.
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3D games and 2D games both feature large audiences and regardless of which one is selected, you will have a large audience to cater.
While Unity does cater to both platforms, it is easier to make 3D games. That doesn’t mean that it is impossible to make 2D games in the engine.
Development could take a few months or close to a year. It depends on the complexity of the app, resource availability, and which game development company you choose.
Depending on the details mentioned in the scope of work, a more accurate cost can be drawn
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