2D/3D Game Development

Computer graphics and animations can be either two dimensional or three dimensional. Images that only have height and width measurements are defined as 2D image. Because the images other than height and width give the illusion of having a dimension of depth is defined as 3D images. Unlike 2D images, 3D images can be viewed from any angle.

Traditionally, most of the graphics and animations are created using 2D image. Nowadays on improving the skills and technology of accelerators and graphics engine, the creation and rendering of three dimensional graphics and animations have become easier.
Advantage of 3D animations and graphics
The benefits of 3D graphics and animations have to offer include the following:


1. 3D images are more realistic. Complex concepts and ideas can be easily showcased.
2. High quality PC and console based games are created using 3D graphics.

Meanwhile, The use of 2D graphics and animations offer the following advantages:

1. 2D graphics animations are rendered faster as compared to 3D. This makes it the ideal choice for developing games meant for low bandwidth.

2. Games such as card and board games where the degree of realism required is not high can be created using 2D graphics.

3. The GUI’s of operating systems such as Windows, Mac etc are based on 2D graphics.

Both 3D and 2D graphics have their own advantages. In some case the use of 2D graphics and animations are more appropriate and vice versa.