Question 1

Is JavaScript good for game development on Reddit?

Accepted Answer

According to Reddit communities like r/gamedev:

JavaScript is praised for its ease of use and ability to deploy games quickly to browsers

It’s ideal for learning game logic, building prototypes, and reaching a wide audience

For performance-heavy 3D or large-scale games, C++ or C# (Unity) is often

Question 2

Is Cocos2d beginner friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes – especially Cocos Creator, which offers:

A visual editor

Drag-and-drop interface

JavaScript/TypeScript scripting
It’s well-suited for beginners making 2D games, though Cocos2d-x (C++) requires more coding knowledge.

Question 3

What language is the Cocos2d game engine written in?

Accepted Answer

The Cocos2d family includes several versions:

Cocos2d-x: written in C++

Cocos Creator: uses JavaScript/TypeScript for scripting

Cocos2d-js: JavaScript-based version of the engine
So the engine core is C++, but scripting support includes JS, Lua, and C++.

Question 4

Can I use JavaScript for game development?

Accepted Answer

Yes! JavaScript is widely used in game development, especially for:

Web-based games (using HTML5 + Canvas or WebGL)

Mobile and cross-platform games with engines like Cocos Creator, Phaser, and Babylon.js
It’s ideal for beginners and fast prototyping.

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