Adventure Game Studio (AGS) Engine – written in C/C++ - MYCPLUS

Adventure Game Studio (AGS) is a specialized game engine designed for creating point-and-click adventure games. Written primarily in C/C++, AGS provides a user-friendly environment for developers to create classic-style adventure games with minimal programming knowledge. Below is an overview of its history, features, and why it remains a popular choice for adventure game development.

In order to set up the most features of game with scripting language written in C language AGS combines an Integrated Design Environment (IDE). It is a 2D oriented Gaming Engine. The target platforms are Windows and Linux.

It was originally developed by Chris Jones back in 1999, AGS was made available as open source in 2011 under Artistic License 2.0.

Platforms Supported: Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista, XP and Windows 2000 (Linux, Mac and other ports also available for playing, not developing)
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Further specifications

It supports the games with a graphic range up to 256 colors
It supports games with more classic look (a resolution of 320×200) to a more modern looks (resolution of 1600×1200)
It supports many graphic filters including:
- 2x nearest neighbor
- 3x nearest neighbor
- 4x nearest neighbor
- hq 2x
- hq 3x
Video Formats: AVI, WMV, FLC, OGV (Ogg Theora); full-screen only

Use Cases of AGS

Classic-Style Adventure Games:
- AGS is perfect for creating games inspired by classics like Monkey Island, King’s Quest, and Day of the Tentacle.
Indie Projects:
- The engine’s ease of use and low barrier to entry make it a popular choice for indie developers and hobbyists.
Narrative-Driven Games:
- AGS’s dialogue system and focus on storytelling make it ideal for narrative-driven games.
Educational Projects:
- The engine can be used to create educational games or interactive storytelling experiences.