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DirectX vs Torque 2D

A side-by-side look at DirectX and Torque 2D. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DirectX

DirectX

Gaming Software

DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, on Microsoft platforms. It handles tasks like rendering graphics, playing sounds and music, receiving input from controllers, and running multiplayer games.

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Torque 2D

Torque 2D

Gaming Software

Torque 2D is a 2D game engine that is open source and has a visual editor to build levels. It is cross-platform and has great performance and rendering capabilities. It allows developers to rapidly prototype and develop 2D games with built in physics, AI, and other features.

2dopen-sourcegame-enginevisual-editorcrossplatformphysicsai

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