delete this account! Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I was just wondering why people here are choosing to make HTML5 games that are browser based instead of desktop? Is there less money and more risk with desktop on platforms like Steam, Itch.io and GameJolt? I like browser for how easy it is to distribute. Please share you reasons it would be interesting to see what people have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b10b Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 It is miraculous to share a creative experience with anyone, anywhere - without language barrier, cost, or perceived complexity. Browser games are an example of such simplicity. blackmoondev and labrat.mobi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiLD11 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Because it's mindblowing! I can go and play any game without downloading it, it's the perfect platform for disposable games. That's pretty crazy to me. For me nostalgia was a huge factor too. I remeber playing flash games as a kid on newgrounds and making games that can be distributed like that is just awesome. Only thing that sucks is performance limitations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caymanbruce Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Because everyone can play. There is no lock-in. You can just leave it if you have something important to do and nothing loses. You can even play it on a train or in the bus to kill time. It's better than playing single player games but less stressful than playing AAA mobile MMO games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggar Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Distribution. The fact that you already have the game client (browser) installed is just perfect. And then the ease of getting started with a language like Javascript. Might not be the best language, but it's very easy to get the hang of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
away168 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Because it gives me money with very short development time, that's what I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNull Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Because I believe is the future of gaming. You can have all platforms unified in one. If I want to export for desktop, electron comes to my rescue. If I need it as a mobile app Cordova is the way to go. In any case accessibility is very high and performance is getting better every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisMoye Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Since it will take my time less and it gives me $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleczo Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hi the reason behind for browsing games is its a lan we can play the games at a time with many players across all over the world and in browser game lot of option is their while playing games we can chat, send gifts, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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