Reaction Engine



(average customer rating: 4.5)		 Reaction Engine

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Reaction Engine  $59.95 USD
Reaction Game Engine
Download Size: 10.8MB

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Monster Studios knows what you want. The Reaction Engine is a hobbyist game engine designed specifically for beginner programmers, making small fun games, or prototyping game ideas quickly.

The Reaction Engine, which Monster Studios developed for its smash family game Chain Reaction, will have you up and running within an hour*. The SDK is extensively documented with over 100 cross-linked pages. The code base is meticulously commented and entirely integrated into the Microsoft Visual C++ environment. We've also provided many examples that show you the ropes and get you up and running quickly.

If you're new to programming, the Reaction Engine is for you. It is written entirely in C++. Maybe you're not quite up-to-speed with C++! The Reaction Engine is an easy way to get your feet wet. We've even included a Crash Course in C++ Programming.

The Reaction Engine's 3D graphic suite comes complete with 3D Studio Max and Milkshape 3D exporters, which easily converts most 3D models. The Reaction Engine supports all of BraveTree Production's Content Packs giving you a head start on your first game.

The Reaction Engine also has an open licensing agreement. Once purchased you can do whatever you like with the engine or any derived products except redistribute the engine's source and symbolic binaries. What the heck does this mean? Well, basically, if you release a game with the Reaction Engine, you keep 100% of the money, Monster Studios doesn't hold any rights to any works you create.

Here's what some of our fans are saying:

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RE SDK just rocks! I fell in love with it from day one. The SDK was designed with the novice in mind, very simple layout/architecture and very easy to understand and get up to speed with.

Ron Yacketta (May 12, 2003)

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Chris, I thought you said not to tell anyone that Chain Reaction took three years:) Anyways congrats on releasing this great engine and I can't wait to see what else Monster Studios has planned for the future.

Bryan "GameGamer43" Walters (May 12, 2003)

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I just bought the Reaction Engine and took it for a test drive..looks great...feels good... and did I mention the sample game kicked major behind.... :)

Saurav Mohapatra (May 15, 2003)

The Reaction Engine SDK also has an active support community. So getting answers to you're questions is a snap. Sign up for the community newsletter or drop by the Reaction Engine SDK's IRC chatroom:
Description: MGO.NETwork Gaming
IRC Server: www.maxgaming.net
Port: 6667
Group: Gaming

Still not convinced? Check out the demo. It includes the entire documentation suite, several source code and header examples, and all the example executables. Or check out the Chain Reaction Demo to see a finished product that uses the Reaction Engine

* this assumes at least a rudimentary knowledge in programming.


Features

  • Great for Beginners!
  • Exceptionally Low Barrier to Entry, the Reaction Engine will have you programming within an hour.
  • Fully Documented with over 100 cross-linked pages.
  • Meticulously Commented Code is a snap to read.
  • Fully Integrated Environment using Microsoft Visual C++.
  • Comes complete with 3D Studio Max and Milkshape 3D exporters to easily create 3D models.
  • Fully supports all BraveTree Content Packs an assortment of 3D Models available on GarageGames.
  • Extremely Flat Class Hierarchies making it easy to learn!
  • NO CVS Setup!
  • Open Licensing Agreement allowing you to own what you make.

    Even more curious?
  • All Source Code and Headers are included and are fully commented. I encourage you to figure out how we did stuff and change it as necessary.
  • Supports both 2D or 3D Graphics so if your linear algebra is a little rusty, get your feet wet in the 2D mode:)
  • The full 3D Graphics Suite will have you moving, rotating and animating 3D parts in no time.
  • Our 2D Graphic works synonomously in either the 2D or 3D graphic modes so all your experiences in the 2D mode apply in the 3D setting!
  • The built in Graphic User Interface System speeds you through shell design.
  • Sounds are easily loaded, played, panned, pitch shifted, looped and streamed. Each sound can track its own local volume setting so stereoscopic fields can be emulated.
  • Borders and Collisions help define your world. The Reaction Engine uses a subset of the collision system used in Chain Reaction.
  • Input like the mouse and keyboard are mapped through the Reaction Engine so there's no need to figure out what Window messages you have to capture!
  • and there's much more like a handy Text Manipulation package, an awesome Resource Manager, built in Persistent Objects, and a boss Debugging Suite.
  • All designed with the beginner in mind. Programming is not easy, but hopefully the Reaction Engine can help you figure some stuff out!


    • System Requirements

  • Win 98/Me/2000/NT/XP
  • PII 200MHZ
  • 64 MB RAM
  • 100 MB free hard drive space
  • DirectX compatible 3D Graphics Accelerator
  • DirectX compatible Soundcard
  • DirectX 7.0 or greater
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0
  • 3D Studio Max 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 (if you intend to make 3D models)
  • Milkshape 3D (if you intend to make 3D models)
  • Internet required for download and registration


    • About Monster Studios

     Monster Studios
    If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong!


    Community Reviews and Discussion

    Customer review from Saurav Mohapatra, Jun 11, 2003 at 18:54 GMT

    "What I Like about RE most is the level of personal commitment Chris gives to people willing to talk about it... email..yahoo messenger..IRC chat... nothing beats FPS (First Person Support)

    Cheers ...

    mohaps"

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    Product Support

    In order to provide the best possible support and in keeping with the indie gaming culture, support for your product is provided by the actual developer that created it. GarageGames provides the tools, such as the forums and bug tracking systems to assist the developer in processing your support requests.

    If you are having problems with this product please contact Monster Studios directly via this support mail system. Submit a Support Request