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First of all, pygame is free and open source. Pygame is possibly the best library or set of Python modules to create either a retro-styled Alien Invasion game or any other kinda cool single screen game like Flappy Bird. Also, it is fairly simple to use given it is base on the Python programming language. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I dislike the part that you can't run it on your browser and also it is able to handle 2D graphics only. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
33 out of 34 Total Reviews for pygame
In one word: Python.
Because Python is so easy to learn and work with, it makes the code look clean and improves its understandability. Also, there is an array of methods that could be leveraged to perform basic operations like changing the font, adding beautiful colors, designing your game, etc.
It is simple to learn, uses optimized C and Assembly code for core functions which makes it run fast without lag.
It's free and an open-source Python library so you can also contribute to the open-source community to help build new features for this library. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The documentation is not maintained well, as some of the examples are difficult to understand and work with.
The graphics have to be improved so that the games look more interesting.
Along with the graphics, I wish I could build some complicated games and play them on my phone, currently, there is currently no way to run Pygame applications on iOS.
You can develop an Android application using Python. But, it is not the best choice if we compare it to other programming languages to develop the Android app. There are a lot many things you can do with Python, but developing a solid Android game does not come in the Python bucket.
Python has to be improved to make it suitable to build complex video games.
Lastly, the pygame.org website doesn't allow new users to register. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I created Flappy bird game using pygame module , it was easy to use and implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
NOTHING MUCH, yeah lots of coming features is needed because game development is rising day by day Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I have done really well with pygame. The simplicity of using its functions that can help you project almost everything that you wish for is amazing.
Also the final application created gets no lag based on the pygame implementation. So if your logics and code is correct there is no chance that the game will lag. That's why it's reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I think the sound module could have more functionalities. Also there should be a plugin to play the game on browser. A web player plugin would really increase the user base of pygame. I don't really know well regarding hardware acceleration but i've read its an issue with pygame. Although I never had any incident of laggy graphics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It's simple to learn, and very fun to develop a game. I enjoyed the process a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The execution time gets a bit slow when a lot of objects are spawned in the game. There is a place to improve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is free and Open source Python library. It is easy to implement and develop simple desktop games using Pygame library.
Prerequisites for this library is having the knowledge of python programming language. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nothing much to dislike about Pygame. It still have few drawbacks. It only supports 2D games but it does not provide support for 3D games. I wish it could have more built in functions to ease the development process for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is simple and easy to develop simple desktop games using Pygame library. Just we need is the knowledge of python programming. Developed 2 games flappy Bird and Snake game and looking forward to develop more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
pygame also has drawback that it is not suitable for developing android games. I am hoping that pygame community would bring separate IDE for pygame and having option of developing both desktop and android games with the help of same python programming similar to the unity from which developers can develop both desktop and android games using either C# or JS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is quite user friendly and easy to implement in terms on animation and the controls which can be added with medium level knowledge of python language Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It can not be deployed as a web app.. had to pay extra to 3rd party server to host it on Google slides Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Amazingly great and concise documentation, no external libraries required to get started and really easy to understand. From creating fun games in less time (even less than few hours) to creating games / apps with more complexity, you can do it all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don't think I dislike anything about pygame but some people have problem with its no-3D support. Actually pygame is made to build 2D games only. Apart from that I feel it could have few more built in functions to ease development process for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It increased my love for coding during the journey of making a small game, my first game was snake game . Its really easy to make GUI for your game. I always used to think game development would be very tough and didn't know where to start, pygame provided a base to me for learning game development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Pygame should also improve some functionalities so as to developer can make heavy games also. Because i cameto know for heavy game development pygame is not recommended and even it will be very difficult for the developer also. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
