March 29, 2009
Which is best for online games: Flash, Silverlight, or Java applet?
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Which is the best method to create online video games? What are the advantages/ disadvantages?
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Which is the best method to create online video games? What are the advantages/ disadvantages?
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Hello,
Here is a website that compares MANY aspects of the three… it shows code examples and tells why one is better than another
Here are just a few of the examples:
There are tons of them on that page, flip through them.
Personally, I prefer using Silverlight – I have developed a couple multiplayer games that have turned out very nicely. Flash used to have the upper hand but that is slowly being diminished because all new Microsoft Operating systems will ship with silverlight. Java – just leave it… it is terrible in comparasion graphics wise and always has a HUGE load time.
Good Luck!
Java works on the highest number of platforms, but has quite a low install base compared to Flash, and it’s more difficult to do certain types of animated graphics (Namely vector animation)
Flash has the highest install base, works on a good number of platforms and performs well. However it is costly to develop for and doesn’t have the same range of features as Silverlight
Silverlight has a low install base, but is small and quick to install. It only currently works well on Windows and Mac systems (But projects are underway to bring it to other platforms) and provides the widest range of development features. Like flash it has excellent support for vector graphics and animation.
I personally prefer Silverlight but it depends entirely on what you are doing.
Flash is best. Almost everyone has it installed, it can communicate with a server, and you can put MochiAds in your game to make extra cash. Also flash games get way more plays then Java and I have never heard Silverlight. For MMO or a normal game flash is best IMHO.