We're pleased to announce that Javascript coding is now available in the latest Construct update r157 ! See our last blog Introducing Javascript coding in Const...
If I were to learn to code like this I'd rather go with Gamemaker Studio which is a software that I can actually own instead of just renting for a year.
Construct uses JavaScript which is one of the most popular programming languages in the world - so the skills you learn will be useful even after you stop using it. If you learn a programming language only used by one tool, it'll never be useful outside of that tool. Also Construct includes all export options in one price, which actually makes it a lot cheaper compared to having to pay for all the export options.
I have both and you're absolutely right Ashley. The only real flaw of C3 is the impossibility of exporting on nintendo switch, which at the moment, for a developer, is a considerable market loss. Both systems have their own pros and cons, the fact of being able to use Javascript is definitely an important plus, unlike gml which, however powerful, is limited to gamemaker only.
You can export for Switch via C3 to Chowdren
Never understood why GameMaker fans are still hanging around there. :o
I'm a fan of construct actually. Not a fan of the new pay method. I'll stick to construct 2 until scirra can figure out a way that I can actually own the software without paying every year but encouraging upgrades. Maybe do the same as Renoise does?
I love C2 as well (working on it for now), but it is less and less suited for pros. Subscription is the guarantee that Construct will keep on improving. And considering how fast Scirra works on it, I think the cost is far from excessive.
for 8 dollars by month with full export options for all platforms it is for you to much? Subscription for Netflix is higher, and if you compare GM, you probably export one game per 4 years, in this case, Construct is expensive
You might also check out GDevelop - which may be a few years behind Construct in functionality, is totally free and open source and also supports javascript, as well as reusable components. gdevelop-app.com