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I'm interested in 2d tile game development. What's your experience with that? What programming language would be wise to choose? I am thinking of C# or Java... Either way, I have some experiences, but I am thinking about maybe there are engines too choose from. Also Python could be a choice.

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There was a good article on Gamasutra about starting in game dev. The author pointed out that you should start with the language you are comfortable with. gamasutra.com/blogs/TommyRefenes/20130107/184432/…? – Lex Jan 11 at 10:40

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Depending on what API you are planning to use, you probably need to chose language from there.

For instance, if you want to go with C# you have either XNA and SlimDX avalible. And probably some other i forgot to mention. Both of them are realy good and lets you do all your 2d without any big hussle.

Im not sure on what 2d API´s java supports or have, but take a googel around it and see what you find and make an assumption on what you find best there.

And if you wish to go with c++, SDL is a greate choise.

My best advice for you is to sit down, google some facts around each of the API´s you find, and about each language. from there make a pro and con list of whats in your need and whats isnt.

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I'd personally recommend using C++ and SDL. SDL provides you with everything you need to program your game and is very flexible, and C++ is flexible and portable.

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And you will be spending months getting just the architecture "right". SDL is good for enginemaking, not for beginners. – Ef Es Jan 11 at 13:12
We like our answers to be backed by fact, something more than just an opinion. This is solely an opinion. Make it a comment unless you have some facts to back it up. – Byte56 Jan 11 at 15:32

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