Seeing as it outdates the programming language itself. SimCityĬreated in 1989 SimCity was… not initially built on Java. Although this version employed an isometric top-down look, highlighting minigames over the open-world shenanigans of the full console game.īeing created for mobile, it’s no surprise that G5 Entertainment chose Java, as thanks to its write once, run anywhere philosophy, Java was among the best bet for mobile developers at the time. Saints Row 2 (Mobile)īack in the late 2000s, Saints Row was a formidable franchise which took on Grand Theft Auto while turning absurd wit up to eleven.Īlongside THQ’s console game, the company commissioned G5 Entertainment to create a mobile version of the game which was released in 2008.įollowing the story of the series, players were given the opportunity to fight and expand gang territory, just like in the full game. While the Worms franchise had previously utilised Java one more time for the mobile game Worms Golf, they quickly moved away from Java in the following instalments of the series.
While the game’s DNA remained much unchanged in this instalment of the franchise, the game mobilised the Wii’s, then, unique gesture controls allowing players to launch attacks in ways they never had done so before. Worms: A Space OddityĪdapting the classic Worms turn-based formula to the Nintendo Wii, developer Team17 opted to employ Java. Crafted by Ankama Games for Windows, Mac and Linux, players take control of one of 16 classes as they explore a variety of dungeons.īeyond turn-based combat, the game also includes some quite unique political features, allowing players to elect a player-Governor of each of the four nations every two weeks.īeloved by many, the world of Wakfu was also turned into an animated series by Ankama Animations, released in France to great fanfare. WakfuĪs a colourful, tactical turn-based MMORPG, Wakfu is quite a unique gem. While we’re all used to Java applications-from Spotify servers to the Android operating system-Java has also been used for creating a variety of games since its creation. Among one of the most popular and well-known programming languages of the 21 st century, Java is a household name.Ĭreated in 1995, the programming language prides itself on the mantra write once, run anywhere (WORA), making it incredibly useful in a world awash with different devices each running on differing architectures.
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