Cocos2d-x VS Cocos2d-js

#1

I’m a newbie trying to decide which game developing engine or framework (don’t know the appropriate term for it) is best for me to start making mobile games with. I have a little knowledge in javascript, and lots in HTML and CSS, but no C++ so going with javascript is probably the best route. I want to develop games for IOS, Android, and Windows and perhaps some apps too. So a few questions:

  1. Which has more features, cocos2d-x or cocos2d-js? Because I saw less features listed in the product page of cocos2d-js.

  2. Is the development environment of cocos2d-js web or native?

  3. I saw cocos2d-x also supports JavaScript so why would I go for cocos2d-js?

  4. Other engines I’m considering are, GameMaker Studio, Unity, App Game Kit. Any opinions about those compared to cocos2d?

Thanks.

#2

It think it depends on what kind of game you want to make
cocos2d-js is tailored for quick and small game which can be published to web mobile
cocos2d-x is for mobile games which requires more performance.

And based on your experience, I would say js is the way to go.