I want to make a 2d game, what should i use?

[prolemur]

I want to make a 2d top view (2.5d) rpg and I don't know what language/editor to use.

 

I know there are some good plugins for unity to make it 2d but what are some other choices.

 

also what languages does unity let you script in?

[Wferr]

http://www.stencyl.com/? Very basic but does amazing things.

[prolemur]

I will considerate that, would java be okay, would i only have to write a small amount to make layers (eg player walking under waterfall and it showing waterfall not player?)

[Flojer0]

Unity is about to release an update that will include native 2D tools:

 

http://blogs.unity3d.com/2013/08/28/unity-native-2d-tools/

 

I'm waiting on the update while brushing up on web design to build my own game/blog portal. I've worked with unity before and the 3D tools were great. If it turns out not so great I may try rolling my own in JavaScript.

[manon_gfx]

If it's your first game, which I assume it is. Don't try to make an RPG. First try something easy like space invaders or block breaker. Game Maker is also a great place to start. It does support 3d, but it's very limited. You could also try to use something like C++ or JAVA with a graphics library if you feel a lot more confident.

[WanderingFool]

It can depend on the purpose of the game really.  Wikipedia actually has a good list of game engines

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_game_engines

 

Personally I usually use code that uses the MIT license or zlib license....GPL can be a pain if you want to distribute your game later without giving out the source (LGPL isn't bad though...never really read through all the license though)

 

(LGPL license)

Anyways you could look at this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexible_Isometric_Free_Engine

And an example game source code: http://www.unknown-horizons.org/download/sources/s-windows/

 

The other peoples suggestions are good though

[NewAndreas]

Contruct 2 is absolutely great for 2D games! I have even released a game for android with it! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rapidfire.jump

https://www.scirra.com/

[Darren]

libGDX. Has a nice tutorial about how to get you set up and everything. Can port to HTML5/Android/iOS (If you're running Mac OS) with zero effort as well.

[legopc]

i would suggest gamemaker 

[linuxnewbie]

Construct 2

[accelleon]

Gamemaker is a good starting place, it has a nice simple language built in as well as some very handy dll extensions like 39dll on the forums, if you need them. The language is based on delphi i believe. Its not too hard to learn either. Gamemaker was the first programming related thing i was interested in. I've long since moved on to C++ but it was a very nice way to start.