AndEngine for Android Game Development Cookbook by 未知

Author:未知
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Packt Publishing

Chapter 5. Scene and Layer Management

Managing scenes and layers is a necessity for a game that utilizes menus and multiple game levels. This chapter will cover the creation and use of a scene manager with the following topics:

Creating the scene manager

Setting up the resource manager for scene resources

Customizing managed scenes and layers

Setting up an activity to use the scene manager

Introduction

Creating a process to manage and handle menus and scenes for a game is one of the quickest ways to improve a framework. A well-designed game usually relies on a robust and customized scene manager to handle menus and in-game levels. There are various approaches to customize a scene manager, but the foundation usually consists of:

Switching between scenes

Automatic loading and unloading of scene resources and elements

Showing a loading screen while handling scene resources and scene construction

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