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C++ to JavaScript!? Unpossible!

[raw] LD23LD #23 27. Apr 2012 · 19:10 UTC · 7 days after compo start by PoV · 11

Even I don’t believe it myself.

So I did a writeup about the blasphemy I did last weekend: Creating an HTML5 (JavaScript) game in C++. You can read it here:

http://www.toonormal.com/a-technical-look-at-c-gamedev-in-the-browser/

Also, there’s a newer “Post Compo” version of the game out now. There’s no new content, but it should run better for everyone.

NOOK - New Post Compo 60 FPS version

So ya, maybe HTML5 isn’t as good as Flash yet, but it’s getting there. :)

EDIT: Oops, Ludum Dare link is here, just in case you want to rate it: http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-23/?action=preview&uid=19

Comments

mildmojo
28. Apr 2012 · 02:22 UTC
Every time I see one of these articles about porting a C++ game to JS with emscripten, I’m more amazed that it’s even possible.
Canard Sauvage
28. Apr 2012 · 07:22 UTC
I’m more amazed people are really doing this. I can only think about one reason: Because we can.
29. Apr 2012 · 02:24 UTC
In my case…..

1. Because to me working in javascript is a royal pain, I can fare more efficiently write C++ code than javascript as the language just “clicks” better for me (that and 10+ years of experience in it doesn’t hurt)