What is Construct 2?
Scirra Construct is a 2D game development engine with a focus on building games visually. No programming is required though the software uses a visual method for event handling that relies on programming concepts like variables, loops and conditions. It provides a powerful form of scripting that's as easy as clicking, dragging and dropping.
Construct exports to HTML5 with export options for online sites like
Kongregate and 
Scirra Arcade as well as exports for 
PhoneGap for mobile games.
The software is available in two version:
Construct 2 - a Windows-only software with a one-time purchase.
Construct 3 - a web app using a subscription for access.
The opensource
Construct Classic is also available, but it is retired and no longer developed.
Construct exports to HTML5 with export options for online sites like
Kongregate and Scirra Arcade as well as exports for PhoneGap for mobile games.The software is available in two version:
Construct 2 - a Windows-only software with a one-time purchase.
Construct 3 - a web app using a subscription for access.
The opensource
Construct Classic is also available, but it is retired and no longer developed.Discontinued
Construct 2 was taken off of the market in July 1, 2020, full support will be ceased in July 1, 2021.
https://www.construct.net/en/make-games/buy-construct?action=c2retirement
Recent user activities on Construct 2
- ravenhawk0 liked Construct 2
- davy8x thinks GDevelop is an alternative to Construct 2
- POX added Construct 2 as alternative(s) to microStudio
The quickest way to produce stable and quality prototypes and games.
This is a great software to make Html5 games and apps.
Construct is an event based game engine. The free version has limited events. This is paramount to having a free version of a C++ compiler that will only compile 1000 lines of code or less.
I have been using Construct engine to create games for almost 3 yrs now so i have used both C2 & C3 and can tell the difference,
so C2 was a good engine for simpler games but lacked performance and a lot of features but C3 has overcome this with its new basic required features like Share Plugin, Build Feature, Timeline and more. Also they are updating regularly with new features, that you can find here... C3 Intro & Features
also recently they added javascript support that can help you if you are a beginner and want to learn language.
You can see games made with c3 here ... games made with C3 and games created by me here... games created by me in C3
Finally, i would like to say that with reasonable subscription model and regular updates, it is one of the best 2D game engines out there.
Great software that has the ability to make games without a code and has plugins or add-ons that can make your game more powerful and you can make Isometric games
[Edited by tameresa, February 12]
You can't make 3D games in Construct.
Reply written over 4 years ago
thanks for the correction I meant to say Isometric games using a plugin named Q3D
Reply written over 4 years ago
Scirra construct classic & construct 2 are the easy way to make your game with a easy programming language based in events that are intuitive for any one new with game development. Scirra construct 2 can make any 2D/2.5D kind of game with just a few minutes.
i'm a ilustrator and always want to find a tool that acept big images because i want to make games with good 2D graphics, so scirra construct is perfect for what i want plus NO PROGRAMMING, and the forum comunity is the best you can find, they help you from the basics to the advanced game dev problems.
Scirra construct 2 have a Manual that are always updating with good stuff and the creators acept sugestions, so if your game need a feature just ask for the forum, they always found a way to help you.
what kind of games scirra can do?
any 2D type of game, platformers are the easiest one but construct can make all kind of 2D, its up to you.
if i want to make exe. game i have to use scirra classic?
yes. for now, scirra 2 have tons of thing in the to do list, export for exe. is one o the things, so if you want this you can use the classic version.
where i can find basic iformation about scirra classic?
here but i have to aware you about the classic version. the classic version dont receive more updates for the creator due the development of the construct 2, but the classic version still updating with users plugins and bug fixes plus the classic version still good as construct 2.
some FAQ about Construct 2
some games made with construct:
"The Iconoclasts" creator: Joakin Sendberg(Konjak) construct classic
"Blot" creator: Pyteo construct classic
"Bumper's Quest" creator: Tokinsom construct 2
"The Convergence" creator: Gammabeam construct 2
for more construct 2 games take a look at the Scirra Arcade
check the forum for more info, tell what kind of game you want to build and the forum will provide you the best tutorial to make your game quickier than ever