The guide to implementing 2D platformers | Higher-Order Fun.
I’ve got this nagging desire to build a 2D game in HTML5/JavaScript but truthfully I haven’t quite made any steps forward in that department, I’ve been too distracted by continually researching JavaScript itself. This article reinvigorated that for me though.
It’s a super in depth look at implementing 2D platformers, and while it’s not specifically focused on doing it in the browser, research like this is imperative if you’re looking to build out a game that is actually fun to play.
/via @flyosity