The Aurora Game Toolkit (AGT) is the ultimate game development powerhouse, blending cutting-edge functionality with intuitive simplicity. Created in Delphi, AGT’s modular and DLL-based architecture ensures compatibility with any programming language that supports DLLs on Windows 64-bit platforms. Whether you're using C++, Python, or any other language that works with Unicode (UTF-16), AGT seamlessly integrates into your development environment. This flexibility means you can use AGT in your preferred language without sacrificing performance or ease of use.
AGT empowers developers by offering a simple, procedural API that makes complex game development tasks approachable and efficient. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, AGT provides the foundational features you need out of the box—everything from window management and input handling to advanced graphics and audio. With these core capabilities, AGT lets you focus on building the unique aspects of your game while it takes care of the technical heavy lifting.
At its core, AGT features a sophisticated window management system that makes graphics handling seamless. Forget about struggling with complex display code—AGT smoothly manages resolution scaling, fullscreen transitions, and multi-monitor support. The input system is a developer's dream, offering pixel-perfect mouse tracking, responsive keyboard handling, and comprehensive gamepad support, making control creation effortless. What’s truly impressive is how these systems work together in perfect harmony, allowing you to focus on crafting immersive gameplay instead of wrestling with technical details.
AGT's multimedia capabilities are where it truly shines. The toolkit’s texture system is both powerful and efficient, supporting everything from basic sprites to complex texture atlases with built-in features for rotation, scaling, and color manipulation. Coupled with an advanced collision detection system and smooth animation capabilities through easing functions, AGT gives you everything you need to create visually stunning and interactive games. Its audio engine provides full 3D spatial audio, multiple channel management, and support for both music and sound effects—all with the kind of performance modern games demand.
What sets AGT apart is its thoughtful design and a relentless focus on developer experience. The powerful console system, complete with rich text formatting and color support, makes debugging and development a breeze. The I/O system shines with seamless integration of ZIP archives, making asset management and game distribution simpler and more efficient. Each feature is meticulously documented and designed for real-world use, making AGT accessible for newcomers while offering the depth that experienced developers expect.
AGT doesn’t just make game development easier—it offers elegant solutions to complex challenges. Whether you need advanced vector operations, precise collision detection, or intuitive sprite and animation handling, AGT’s built-in mathematics and texture management systems deliver. The modular design allows you to pick and choose the features you need, whether you’re working on a simple 2D project or a full 3D game.
AGT is designed for simplicity and flexibility, providing you with the essential building blocks for game development that can be easily extended and customized to fit your needs. The framework’s clean design means you can build on top of these foundational features, layering in your own unique systems to create the game you envision.
Designed specifically for Windows 64-bit platforms and written in Pascal/Delphi, AGT combines the power of native code with the clarity and maintainability that Pascal is renowned for. Modern, capable, and efficient, AGT is built to tackle any creative challenge. Whether you're a solo developer crafting your first game or part of a team working on the next big hit, the Aurora Game Toolkit provides the advanced features and reliable foundation you need to make your game development dreams a reality.
With AGT, your imagination is the only limit.
Getting started with AGT is easy! Follow these simple steps:
- Download the AGT repository from GitHub
- Unzip the downloaded file to your desired location
- Add
AGTfromlibfolder to theusessection of your project - Include AGT.dll in your project distribution for it to work correctly
- For detailed examples, check out the examples folder to see AGT in action
- Created and tested using RAD Studio 12.2 on Windows 11 (24H2)
AGT should be compatible with any programming language with bindings that support DLL usage, Windows 64-bit architecture, and Unicode.
The Aurora Game Toolkit (AGT) is a work-in-progress, and we’re actively developing and improving it to bring you the best 2D game development experience! 🚀 The repository’s README is currently under construction 🛠️, but we’re here to help if you need assistance.
Feel free to:
- 💬 Join our Discord for live discussions and support.
- 📝 Post in Discussions for questions or suggestions.
- 🐞 Submit an Issue if you encounter any bugs or need help with specific problems.
We appreciate your patience and feedback as we continue to build something awesome together! 🎮🔥
