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A framework for creating 2D games with the Lua programming language. It's free, open-source, and works on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.
For that old school look and feel.
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Utilized combat systems where characters or teams take turns making their next move. Turns often have no time limit, allowing for a greater opportunity to think about strategy. The opposite of real-time combat.
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