How to write a video game using Java?

Question

I know the basics of Java (aka what they teach in AP Computer Science A), but I want to know how to add graphics, design maps and worlds for the characters in the game, and use keyboard and mouse input to make the characters move and interact with the world. If anyone could give me a rundown on that or point me to a tutorial site, that would be great.

Answer 1

You in fact can make games in Java. The standard Java edition comes with several different graphics libraries. However, they are a little more complicated to use than the ones you are already familiar with. The Java API for the Java SE 1.6 lists all of the libraries that comes with the language.



Here is Oracle's site that shows you how to do 2-Dimensional graphics:

http://download.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/2d/index.html



I believe Java also supports 3-D graphics, but I have never messed with that. Good luck!



P.S. As someone who has made games and graphics in Java before, know that there is much more math involved than the typical application.

Answer 2

Java is a general purpose language and although you can create anything with it it's not the most approachable for game design and development. There is plenty of outdated pages out there that will point you towards applets. I would not recommend using applets unless you want to limit yourself to Web browsers. Instead use JavaFX, which is a lot more modern technology similar to Flash. JavaFX is an software development kit to design and develop Rich Internet Applications or RIAs. I believe many IDEs support it, and provide an interface which will allow you to design your game by dragging and dropping GUI elements. As for IDE, I am bias towards eclipse, but it does not come with JavaFX plugin already installed. If you are new at this, I would instead recommend using Sun's Netbeans which already comes with a JavaFX Composer. You can create art in other applications and actually export them to Java FX. If you are new to Java, you do not need to buy a book. With yous a little bit of discipline you can teach yourself following the "New To Java" trail, tutorial. It is an awesome resource. I place it as my last reference.

Answer 3

I disagree with nick as well, you definitely do not need to know c++ to code games in java. Here is a link of a fairly good tutorial for java gaming design.

http://www.thenewboston.com/?cat=35&pOpen=tutorial



It would be beneficial to understand java well to make programming games easier. Try checking out this tutorial: http://download.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/reallybigindex.html

Answer 4

It's not going to happen with just java.



You're going to need source codes that will link the buttons to actions and all that.



You will also need to know C++ and a lot more languages. You'll need a lot of programs that will come out to en efficient amount of money.



To get started MPGH is a good website for a lot of source codes and tutorials.



Go to the forum.



There are a bunch of hack source codes and Graphic design tutorials and stuff on there.

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Answer 6

Try Googling for 'make a game in java'.

Also I'd like to contradict Nick's answer, you wouldn't need to know any other languages to write a game in Java, there are many games written in pure Java! (I think)

I know you can't reply but I just wanted to point that out :L

Answer 7

maximum of stable video games are performed with openGL or DirectX libraries (i'm speaking approximately 3-D video games like CS source), and additionally you may locate bindings for many languages. i think of the ideal alternatives for languages could be C and C++. OpenGL is transportable accross maximum operative structures so it fairly is a sturdy option to benefit, yet programming in 3-D is particularly not hassle-free, you need to renowned algebra and calculus. in case you want to software video games you notice embedded in web content, you are able to learn flash and it fairly is particularly hassle-free to software one. stable success.

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Answer 9

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