scrolling platformer engine
Scrolling Platformer Engine: Build Your Own Game
The Scrolling Platformer Engine is not a typical game—it's a comprehensive, ready-to-use development toolkit for aspiring game creators. Designed as a base to be remixed and learned from, this engine provides all the core components you need to start crafting your own scrolling platformer adventures.
Powerful Built-in Features for Developers
This engine comes packed with professional-grade systems: authentic platformer physics for precise jumping and movement, a dynamic scrolling world system that creates expansive levels, and advanced gameplay mechanics like wall jumping. It also handles character animation cycles and includes logic for restarting upon falling. Every major script is accompanied by explanatory notes directly in the code blocks, making it an exceptional educational resource to understand how these games work under the hood.
Easy to Port and Use Freely
One of its biggest strengths is portability. You can easily use the "backpack" feature to import the engine's scripts directly into your own Scratch project without having to remix this one, allowing for a clean start (a single note in the backdrop instructs on a necessary edit). The creator encourages its use and only asks for credit in your final projects. Test the engine's capabilities in the demo using the arrow keys or WSAD to move and jump, and press the R key to reset your position if needed.
A Proven and Evolving Tool
This engine has a strong community legacy, having achieved "Top Loved" and "Top Remixed" status. It has been refined through updates, with version history including the addition of the reset function and bug fixes. It stands on the shoulders of great community tutorials, incorporating scripts from noted creators like qwertybob1 and griffpatch_tutor. If you build something with it, the original creator would love to see your creation!
