Game Demos
From Jig
Some samples games that were created using the JIG engine are provided below. These simple games show how you can start using the JIG engine with minimal code.
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Pong
This is one of the simplest examples of a game. Most of the work to create a pong game in JIG is done for you. It takes about a page of code to create this simple example.
Game Features
- Simple game written in under 150 lines of code
- Sprite update rules and collision
- Loading images from sprite sheet
Catto Physics Engine Demo
This demo shows the power of one of the physics engines that is built into JIG. The physics engine is based on Erin Catto's Box2D engine. Using this engine, you can simulate real life physics of box shapes. You can also connect these boxes with joints.
Game Features
- Physics engine with boxes
- Collision detection using impulse physics
- Joints gravity and friction built in
Space Frenzy
This game, based on the classic Asteroids arcade game, is designed to give users an example of how to make a simple but complete game. The JIG documentation includes a tutorial that walks the user through creating the game.
Game Features
- More complex game with tutorial
- Sound effects and music
Droid Wars
This game, based on the classic joust arcade game, shows how you can use the physics engine to make a slightly more advanced game.
Game Features
- Main menu, and multiple levels
- Sound effects and music
Tank Game
This simple little tank game demonstrates how you can easily make a game where the screen scrolls.
Game Features
- Scrolling screen allows a larger world then the screen
Puzzle Box
This simple little puzzle game demonstrates JIG's level API. Using the API you can load and save your own custom levels and make your own level editor.
Game Features
- Demonstrates use of the JIG level API
- Loading of custom levels outside of a jar file
- Custom level editor included
- Comes with ten levels that increase in difficulty
