I’ve been intrigued by Apps that provide the tools for the users to create their own video games. Sketch Nation Studio is a free app that does just that. The platform allows you to create and play original games, by using either artwork that you draw right in the app, or artwork that comes off your device, or art that you draw on paper and then take an image and import into the game.
There are several variations of platform-style games, and while the end result is not nearly as sophisticated as some of the apps you might buy for your device, it provides enough creative outlet to feel as if you have, indeed, created your own app game. You can set the style of game, add energy boosts and enemies, adjust gravity, create backgrounds, and more.
And did I mention that the Sketch Nation Studio App is free? I don’t see any advertising on the app, in case you are wondering .
Kevin
Kevin,
I finally bit the bullet and purchased an iPad (for educational purposes, of course;-) Actually, I felt like it was mostly a consumer device, so I wanted to find out how it could be used to create. Sketch Nation looks very cool – thanks for sharing. I also have some high hopes for some stop motion animation apps.
No problem
I am always looking out for ways to give kids tools to create, not just consume.
iStopmotion gets good reviews. I have it as software on my Mac but don’t yet own an iPad (hmmm .. educational purposes)
kevin