is::Engine — Open source C++ game engine for multiple…

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About this project

is::Engine is a powerful open source C++ framework that leverages SFML and SDL 2, enabling developers to create games for Nintendo Switch, Web (HTML5), Mobile, and PC. With its versatile architecture, it simplifies the development process by allowing simultaneous use of various libraries, making game creation more accessible.

is::Engine (Infinity Solutions::Engine) 4.0.0 is an open-source C++ framework designed to facilitate game development across multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, Web (HTML 5), Mobile, and PC (Windows, Linux, macOS). By leveraging the capabilities of SFML 2 and enabling simultaneous use of other libraries like SDL 2 and Emscripten, is::Engine simplifies the process of exporting games and applications.

Features

Run SFML applications on SDL 2 as if it were an emulator.
Supports multiple languages - English and French by default.
Offers a robust Scene System for dynamic content management.
Automatic window management for smooth experience.
Compatibility with various development tools such as Nintendo-Switch, Android Studio, Qt, CMake, and Visual Studio.
Enhanced game management systems including Game Sound Manager, Graphics Resources Manager, and Game Slider among others.
Integrated basic collision and 2D physics engine (using Box2D).
Customizable dialog and message box systems tailored for RPG games.
Save and configuration systems for seamless user experience.

What's New in this Version

Now includes full support for Nintendo Switch and enhanced compatibility with Visual Studio 2022.
Update includes various bug fixes.

Getting Started

The engine is documented with comprehensive user guides and video tutorials:

Example Projects

Kickstart creativity by exploring examples developed using is::Engine:

Code Sample

The following code snippet demonstrates how to create a simple scene using is::Engine:

class HelloScene : public is::GameDisplay {
public:
    HelloScene(is::GameSystemExtended &gameSysExt):
        GameDisplay(gameSysExt, sf::Color::White) {}

    void loadResources() {
        m_gameSysExt.m_gameLanguage = is::lang::ENGLISH; // Default to English

        // Load assets
        GameDisplay::loadParentResources();
        GRMaddTexture("hello_world", is::GameConfig::SPRITES_DIR + "hello_world.png");

        // Create scene objects
        SDMaddSceneObject(std::make_shared<HelloWorld>(0.f, 0.f, this));
        // Manage sounds, music, etc.
        GSMaddSound("game_music", is::GameConfig::MUSIC_DIR + "game_music.wav");
        GSMplaySound("game_music");
    }
};

Development Environment

Supported platforms and tools include:

Windows using CMake, Visual Studio, Code::Blocks, or Qt.
Linux development with CMake.
Android projects via Android Studio.
Web-based applications utilizing Emscripten.

Conclusion

is::Engine stands as a versatile game development framework that promotes cross-platform compatibility while maintaining simplicity and functionality. With a strong feature set and an active community, developers can efficiently build and deploy new games across a wide variety of environments.