Rating: 
Summary: Gr8
Review: This starter kit got me started with programming. I reccomend it to anyone who ever wished they could make their own game.
Rating:
Summary: A Nice Start..
Review: Why did I give it 4 stars you ask? Because after much research I have yet to find anyting that comes in a nice neat little package such as this. The discription states that you need a basic background in programming to use it to its fullest..well what programmer wouldnt already have the full version of C++? As far as instructions go it does leave alot to be desired but this can be forgiven considering the content. No where else will you find a game engine "with" libraries, basic compiler, and editor all together ready to go. This is a good start for the money though it will be a long time before you might be able to use its full potential.
Rating:
Summary: Not as bad as others claim
Review: Yes, I know it says "Programming 'Starter' Kit" but heck, the box doesn't really say it's for beginners either!When I bought this product, I knew exactly what I was paying for. Genesis 3D SDK, Visual C++ introductory edition, and Shadow Realm Model Animator seemed like GARBAGE to me (and my assertion was correct), but what really appealed to me were the two PDF books and the "game design" book. Since I was only familiar with DOS game programming, the PDF books were exactly what I wanted to get myself started into Windows game programming. PDFs has the disadvantage of having to read them off the monitor, but I think it beats having to pay twice as much to get them in print. Besides, when you're programming in front of the computer, it even allows you to copy and paste the context directly to the IDE. The "Game Design" book was not very informative in game programming but I'm having a great fun reading it - and it even might help you with the game design in the long run. "Everything you need to program your own games" smells like a false advertisement to me, but then again, if it has Visual C++ included, what CAN'T you make? :) I know that many people who bought this products were disappointed - and I sympathize. The product should have noted that it is for people who have some experience with non-windows programming environment. In my opinion, Game Programming Starter Kit is not a bad product. I'm quite satisfied with its useful contents.
Rating:
Summary: Not as bad as others claim
Review: Yes, I know it says "Programming 'Starter' Kit" but heck, the box doesn't really say it's for beginners either! When I bought this product, I knew exactly what I was paying for. Genesis 3D SDK, Visual C++ introductory edition, and Shadow Realm Model Animator seemed like GARBAGE to me (and my assertion was correct), but what really appealed to me were the two PDF books and the "game design" book. Since I was only familiar with DOS game programming, the PDF books were exactly what I wanted to get myself started into Windows game programming. PDFs has the disadvantage of having to read them off the monitor, but I think it beats having to pay twice as much to get them in print. Besides, when you're programming in front of the computer, it even allows you to copy and paste the context directly to the IDE. The "Game Design" book was not very informative in game programming but I'm having a great fun reading it - and it even might help you with the game design in the long run. "Everything you need to program your own games" smells like a false advertisement to me, but then again, if it has Visual C++ included, what CAN'T you make? :) I know that many people who bought this products were disappointed - and I sympathize. The product should have noted that it is for people who have some experience with non-windows programming environment. In my opinion, Game Programming Starter Kit is not a bad product. I'm quite satisfied with its useful contents.
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