Question

I recently started with android game programming. I feel OK to work with OpenGL java. I can develop games without using other frameworks like unity3d and many others.

I feel if i start to use any framework it will make my work fast. But when come to performance i discovered that the frameworks burn out resources ….

Do I really need to choose any framework for android game development? If yes what will be the best bet (best in free & best paid)

Thanks alot for reading out and responding

Answer 1

Engines and frameworks to create games for Android:

• Unity 3D Android / IOS (300$) (nice if you can afford it) EDIT: It’s for free now :).
• AndEngine http://www.andengine.org/blog/
• LibGDX http://code.google.com/p/libgdx/ <– I prefer this one
• angle http://code.google.com/p/angle/
• Rokon http://www.rokonandroid.com/
• SHIVA http://www.stonetrip.com/

You don’t have to choose a framework. But it’s hard work to create a game for android. When you want to write a 3D game I hope you know what you’re doing. It’s almost impossible to write high quality 3D games by yourself (enjoy drawing 3D models and optimizing your code.). Thats why I stay with 2D for now.