Adobe Flash - Create Flash Games the Hard Way

If you have checked out the other options here on my blog and found none of them "hardcore" enough, maybe it's time to be a professional Flash developer with Adobe's own software development tools.

You are more "hardcore" than I am, by the way, so please don't bully me on the beach.

For the price of admission, professional Flash developers can create Flash games in the authentic Adobe development environment and receive technical support straight from the horse's mouth. As I mentioned in the Swish post, some games could be easier to develop "from scratch" than others. For example, a point-and-click adventure designed on this platform would require minimal familiarity with ActionScript, Adobe's object-based scripting language integrated into the product.

There are several resources available online to get you started in the world of Flash game development using Adobe Flash. It is always beneficial to jump in and learn a new language, so if you're brave enough to explore the unknown and have a true passion for making Flash games, this could be the best option for you.

Price: $119

Pros: the most customization and distribution options, technical support from Adobe

Cons: the most difficult route, you will need to learn at least some coding skills to produce even simple games