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Posted by Rashii Henry
Rashii Henry
16,433 Points

Images in a mobile game

I was paying close attention to some of the games that I have on my phone.

I try to look at applications already developed and try to break down every single aspect. For example, that's a UIlabel, that's a UIbutton, etc..

now I'm paying attention to the games. we've done animation in the crystal ball course. so I'm familiar with what it is.

but, now is every single item in a game an image? if so how do images move over other images in a mobile game?

and those scenarios where you can scroll through and see the level before you move throughout it. Are those background images that are bigger than the screen size? and they just have a scroll view on them?

1 Answer

Guled A.
Guled A.
10,605 Points
Guled A.
Guled A.
10,605 Points

I had personally created a game a few times, and most of my attempts with animations are by using frames. I'd create the character and then draw all the moving body parts. Thats how, I believe, most games create their animations. in regards to your second question, I do not know.

Rashii Henry
Rashii Henry
16,433 Points

I appreciate your information though. I just like being able to break things down to see how every little bit contributes.