Source code of 2d games

Summary:

I am on a neverending quest to find good examples of 2d games for XNA 4.0. Could you kindly assist me?

Source code of 2d games

HolyHamsteR 19 Dec 2011 13:36

Hey guys! English isn't my native language so please forgive me for this grammar massacre.
I read good amount of tutorials (ones on this site are awesome, thanks RB), however I haven't met one explaining whole game structure in general. How to group up and manage your game objects, where and how to realize game logic etc. The kind of organizational stuff that affects more a programmer than a player.
I won't throw any more details on you (assuming you could even understand my gibberish) but instead I'll ask you for a good source of.. well, sources of 2d games (preferably more complicated than tetris).
Commentaries, XNA 4.0 and neat organisation would be ideal. Thanks!

Re: Source code of 2d games

ff8jake 19 Dec 2011 19:50

I ran into this same issue. I would suggest Googling around for "Game Programming Patterns" or perhaps post a question at gamedev.stackexchange.com. The resources on this seem to be pretty few and far between, but there are some good articles out there.

I was making a block breaker game and found some things outlined at gameprogrammingpatterns.com to be useful, particularly his "Component" Behavior Pattern chapter. Unfortunately, the game type will ultimately decide the best pattern(s) to use, so only you will know what works right for your project. :)

Re: Source code of 2d games

HolyHamsteR 20 Dec 2011 06:43

gameprogrammingpatterns.com

Thanks for this link, I've got some really neat ideas from there! Too bad there are only a few chapters.