#3d-graphics

#3d-graphics

Because they had extremely limited computing power, they had to write their code as efficiently as possible. Consider the first-person shooter Quake III Arena, usually called Quake 3, for example: players navigated a three-dimensional world, so the programmers had to find the cleverest ways to handle 3D graphics and the associated calculations. Quake 3 released in 1999 and is considered one of the best computer games of its time.

It's been a year of massively anticipated indie sequels, from Citizen Sleeper 2 in January to Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong in September. Sneaking in before the end of the year, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is only entering Steam Early Access, but so far, it's building on the original Moonlighter in ways that have me captivated far more than I expected.

In comparing WebGL frameworks, Three.js offers a user-friendly API, extensive documentation, and a vibrant community, while Babylon.js features a powerful engine for building complex 3D experiences.