🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Excellent for 2D Game Development
Highly Accessible and Intuitive
Powerful and Feature-Rich Engine
Comprehensive Learning Resources
Free Version is Feature-Rich
Negatives:
Poor 3D Game Development
Limited Features and Modern Tools
Frequent Breaking Updates
Problematic Monetization Model
Confusing and Difficult Interface
Gameplay:
Versatile 2D Game Development
GML Language Learning Curve
Comparison to Other Engines
Limited 3D and Mod Support
Deployment and Monetization
Performance:
Poor Linux compatibility
Slow compilation times
Good performance overall
Steam Deck compatibility for older games
Potential performance comparison to Unity
Recommendations:
Great for beginners and learning
Excellent for 2D game development
Consider alternatives like Godot
Mixed overall sentiment
Not for serious or large projects
Miscellaneous:
Comparison to other engines
Beginner-friendly 2D development
Personal project development
Pricing and licensing structure
Cross-platform and export options