There’s nothing more exciting than coming up with a unique idea for a 2D game, but there are five common mistakes you’ll want to avoid in beginner game development. These mistakes could turn your amazing idea into an unplayable game that no one will want to play, and no one wants that! There are millions of video games out there and when you finally come up with a unique idea for a 2D game, you don’t …
It’s spotlight time, and this week’s mobile game pick is Tiny Pixel Dungeon by Hoo Games. Built with Buildbox Classic and no-code, this very fun retro 2D platformer takes players on an epic yet dangerous quest for treasure. Inspired by some of the arcade classics, Tiny Pixel Dungeon features tons of challenging levels and entertaining cutscenes that will have you feeling nostalgic. The game also has a bonus …
To players, the differences between a decent 2D game and truly remarkable one may often be hard to pin down. However, like anything else that has been created, those aspects are always there by design. To some, they may come with intuition or by chance, but those who consistently craft winning games understand the principles behind great design and use them systematically. When making your 2D …
If you’re ready to start developing your first video game, Buildbox Classic has everything you need to create a 2D game that will keep players coming back for more. For players, 2D games are as popular as they’ve ever been, and they offer several advantages for developers as well. 2D and 3D games differ in a couple of ways. 3D games attempt to recreate a world in three dimensions on a flat …
Big news: You may have already heard that we have been working hard behind the scenes to launch a new and improved version of Buildbox 2, our original drag and drop 2D game maker. Well, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve just released it as Buildbox Classic! Available now, Buildbox Classic allows you to rapidly build and prototype 2D games whether using pre-built templates or starting from …
Dear Buildbox Community, I absolutely LOVE the passion you have shown since we announced our new plans! Buildboxers have the most vocal energy in the video game creation market today, and that’s why I am so in love with our community: we hear you, and we believe in you! I have been spending my day on the DMs and on video calls with many of you to hear you out and understand your needs moving …
From this day forward, we are rededicating Buildbox to our community. You all, the Buildbox creators, deserve the best tools in the world to bring your video game ideas to life, and we hope you’ve noticed how hard we’ve been working on the tools you use every day. As of this letter, 1,034,386 of you have signed up for our platform. That’s a lot of creators and growing rapidly by the day! Our lean and dedicated …
This week’s game spotlight is Dere Exe: Rebirth of Horror by AppSir Games. It’s a remake of the original hit game, Dere Exe, from the exciting Yandere series and prequel to Dere Evil Exe. With remastered graphics, alterations to the storyline, new obstacles, and enemies, the update was so massive it’s an entirely different game! Built with Buildbox and no-code Dere Exe: Rebirth of Horror is already ranked …
Get ready to level up your game development with our new premium template Hornet Hunter now available for sale right inside of Buildbox! From Brainboxes™ with all the game mechanics built-in plus dual joystick controls to themed game assets, this template includes everything you need to instantly create an exciting aim and shoot 3D tank game. Introducing Hornet Hunter …
It’s spotlight time, and this week’s game pick is Super DJ by Viking Factory. Built with Buildbox 3 and no-code, this very cool music game has won over both gamers and music fans with its tricky beats. It’s also been featured worldwide in the music and action games categories in countries like Germany, Canada, France, Australia, Brazil, China, Turkey, Japan, and Sweden. So, let’s take a closer look at the new …
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