2D Game Framework

Project Overview

• Objective: To create a general purpose 2D game framework, which I could use to improve my C++ knowledge and create games.

• Technical Features:

  • Object Pooling.

  • Game Object - Component structure.

  • Update & Fixed Update loops.

  • Animation State Machines

  • Input Managers

  • Event Dispatchers

  • Game Managers

  • Collisions

  • Rigid-Bodies 

  • Text Rendering

  • Custom Timers

Skills and Experience Gained:

• Technical Skills:

  • I have learnt a great deal about C++ during this project including key technical skills such as;

    • Smart Pointers (Memory management) 

    • Polymorphism

    • Abstraction

    • Inheritance

Project Status:

• Currently I am still developing the project further, as I am looking to create my own games using this engine as a tool to constantly improve my C++ skills.