Hello Everyone,
I’ve recently started developing a 2D platformer using FlashPunk, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the experience so far. The framework is intuitive, and I appreciate its lightweight nature, but I’ve encountered some challenges with optimization as my game grows in complexity.
Here are a few specific areas where I’d appreciate some advice:
Managing Entities: My game involves multiple moving entities (e.g., enemies, projectiles, and interactive objects). What are some efficient ways to manage and update these entities without causing performance dips? Should I use entity pooling, or are there alternative strategies that work better within FlashPunk?
Tilemaps and Rendering: I’m using Tilemap for my levels, but as I add more tiles and layers, I’ve noticed slight rendering slowdowns. Are there any tricks or techniques for optimizing tilemap performance? Would splitting levels into smaller chunks help, or are there better approaches?
Collision Detection: With an increasing number of entities, collision checks are becoming a bottleneck. What’s the most efficient way to handle collision detection in FlashPunk? Are there any prebuilt systems or algorithms (e.g., spatial partitioning) that integrate well with the framework?
General Performance Tips: Are there any lesser-known tips or tricks for squeezing out better performance from a FlashPunk game, especially for larger projects?
I also checked this: http://developers.useflashpunk.net/t/best-way-to-make-a-standalone-game/python
I’d love to hear from more experienced developers who’ve tackled these challenges before. If there are any recommended tutorials, libraries, or tools that could help, please feel free to share those as well.
Thanks in advance for your insights!