Coke And Code - Java Games and Games Development - Java Games

Sparx - Jacob Jerrik

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:12:23 +0000

Sparx is a great little shooter project from Jacob Jerrik. Control your claw with WASD and aim with the mouse as hordes of enemies attack - watch the sparks fly as you blast the hell out of them. It's still in progress but whats there now is already fun. Pure Java 2D by the looks of things which makes it doubly impressive in my books.

License: Freeware
Developer: Jacob Jerrik
Status: Work In Progress

JuckFu - Sebastian Trost

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:07:46 +0000

Continuing on the thrust themed games check at this little beauty. Juck Fu! is about as simple as thrust game can get, keep the ship away from the walls collect the coloured blocks before they turn black and become deadly obstacles. Surprsingly addictive. Comes with highscore capability and quality programmer art! (thanks to whoever randomly sent me this one)

License: Freeware
Developer: Sebastian Trost
Status: Playable

Rocket Pod - ThatOtherGuy

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:03:43 +0000

Hanging around on the Slick forums is news about a wonderful looking space game in development, Rocket Pod. This early video shows combat, resource gather and general navigation. It all looks very polished and I can't wait to play.

License: Unknown
Developer: ThatOtherGuy
Status: Work In Progress

Chambered - Markus Persson

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:45:45 +0000

Markus Persson is working on bringing us another fantasy based adventure, this time in the form of a low tech applet. Chambered brings to mind Dungeon Master and the Ultima Underworld series setting you in a tight space with a band of adventurers. The game is in the early stages of development but luckily we get to see it as it develops. Keep an eye on this one.

License: Unknown
Developer: Markus Persson
Status: Work In Progress

Pox Nora - Octopi

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:36:45 +0000

Pox Nora is an incredibly mature fantasy turn based strategy game written in Java, that I've only just become aware of. There's a massive variation of units and scenarios to play and what appears to be an active community. Octopi really have done a great job making JOGL look good.

License: Online Currency (Runes)
Developer: Octopi
Status: Complete

Night Squad 2 - N.O.P.

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:24:36 +0000

There's a very nice looking FPS posted over on the Java Gaming Forums from N.O.P. Night Squad 2 looks and feels a bit like counter strike. The general polish on this game for a one man band is awesome. You can check the game out at it's rather understated website. Windows users only I'm afraid.

NB. Apologies for stealing the screenshot, couldn't get a good one because no one else was on.

License: Unknown
Developer: N.O.P.
Status: Playable

Bolidz - Kine

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:55:29 +0000

Kine over on the JME Forums is working on a stunning looking racing game named Bolidz. Extremely abstract looking backdrops look like it they add to the feeling of speed. It appears to be quite early in development but I can't wait to see where this one goes.

License: Unknown
Developer: Kine
Status: Work In Progress

Pelter - Will Jordon

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:25:16 +0000

Remember Crossfire? No, well you're too young, go away :) It was this great MB game where you shot ball bearings at each other. Hmm, actually it might not have made it out of the UK. Well, anyway, Will Jordon has put together a neat web version using JBox2D and the wonderful Pulp Core. Theres a forum for comments here Be warned, this is addictive difficult fun!

License: Freeware
Developer: Will Jordon
Status: Playable

Highnoon Remake - Istarion Games

Fri, 23 May 2008 08:10:06 +0000

This class remake of Highnoon is a real blast produced by Istarion Games. Dodge the bullet and take out the bad guys all in the name of the Law! The version recently released includes keyboard controls and some compatibility fixes.

License: Freeware
Developer: Istarion Games
Status: Complete

Quake 2 in a Browser - Kappa One

Tue, 20 May 2008 14:12:35 +0000

KappaOne recently showed a demo of Quake 2 (or rather the Java port, Jake 2) running as an LWJGL applet. I was lucky enough to try this out and can happily report it ran beautifully, played like normal multiplayer deathmatch and included fullscreen support. There's an interesting piece over at Kaioa.com questioning why this isn't what's happening for Quake Zero.

License: N/A
Developer: KappaOne
Status: Work in Progress

Esoteric - Rui Caridade

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:53:57 +0000

Rui Caridade is working on a Dreamcast Emulator in Java, called Esoteric. It's a university project but he seems to be making great progress showing screnshots of some initial games being run. I know we're all waiting to try Ikaruga on it!

License: Academic
Developer: Abraão Isvi
Status: Work in Progress

Toupety - Abraão Isvi

Sat, 17 May 2008 15:30:03 +0000

Abraão Isvi is working on a cool looking platformer in Java. Toupety appears to be the name of a small green blob whose explores caverns with a trust ray gun. Check out the Toupety site for videos and screenshots.

License: Unknown
Developer: Abraão Isvi
Status: Work in Progress

Hydro Hydra - Scarzzurs

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:26:25 +0000

Guide your undersea creature around the Hydro Hydra world absorbing microbes to increase the length of your tail and give you access to upgrades. As the game goes on new enemies attack and dodge you, biting off parts of your tail. The game is certainly reminiscent of Flow in it's gentle graphical and audio style. Try it out and see how beautiful Java 2D can be.

License: Freeware
Developer: Scarzzurs
Status: Complete

Incredibuilder - Jerome Blouin

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:54:16 +0000

Looking at the initial screen shots you might think this is another tetris clone, however with Incredibuilder (webstart) Jerome Blouin seems to be attempting to deliver something different. Your job is to assemble the tetris like pieces into a pattern shown to the left of the screen. You can do this by pushing the falling pieces around or by cutting up the fallen pieces, costing you money. It's still a work in progress but the current playable version is pretty interesting to try.

License: Unknown
Developer: Jerome Blouin
Status: Work In Progress

Snowman Village - Orangy Tang

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:51:49 +0000

The venerable Orangy Tang brings us a bizzare and challenging game in Snowman Village. Guide your snowball across the frozen landscape dodging spikes, birds and bushes and collecting decorations. Once you get back to the village you can build, decorate and name your own snowman to remember your journey.

License: Freeware
Developer: Orangy Tang
Status: Complete