Here is a roundup of Javascript Game Engine prototypes. I’m very interested in this stuff and I implemented a very simple prototype myself some time ago. There are two very different types of engines: one group is able to render some sort of map, suitable for strategy or arcarde games. The other group consists of first person 3D engines, suitable for e.g. car racing games and shooters. Here are two examples for the first group:
Ajax3d Demo and Freevolution – an Isometric Map Engine
Both engines seem very cool and very advanced. I’m looking forward to games that use this kind of engines. Such games could combine appealing graphics found in conventionel computer games and the fun that massive amounts of players bring to a game as browser bases games are noted for. I predict sheer infinite possibilities.
The second group of engines is not as attractive as the first one. The reason for that is simple. Games like shooters and car racing games are attractive because they look good. Because they look very realistic. Because they have fantastic effects. Javascript based games could not ever compete with regular computer games in this area. However if one is inventive and has a great game concept I definetly see a future for those kinds of engines too. Here are two examples:
Canvascape – “3D Walker” and HTML Canvas Element real 3D Demo
