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Re: Python Game Development?

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On 07/06/13 16:53, letsplaysforu@gmail.com wrote:
> I was planning on making a small 2D game in Python. Are there any libraries for this? I know of:
>
> • Pygame - As far as I know it's dead and has been for almost a year
> • PyOgre - Linux and Windows only(I do have those, but I want multi-platform)
> • Cocos2D - Won't install and cant find any support
> • PyCap - Can't find any documentation
> • Panda3D - Dead since 2011 + overkill for what I need
> • PyOpenGL - Overkill
>
> Any help on what to do with this would be appreciated. I am making games mainly in Lua but I'd like to make one in Python for fun. I also understand that Python isn't exactly the *BEST* choice programming a game, but I have heard it is possible. Tell me if it's true. Thanks!
>

You might also wish to consider Kivy (kivy.org).

Regards,
Ian F

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