anim8
A Lua animation library for LÖVE that simplifies sprite sheet animation with grids and frame management.
What is anim8?
anim8 is a Lua library for creating and managing sprite animations in LÖVE 2D games. It solves the problem of handling complex sprite sheets by introducing a grid system that simplifies frame extraction and animation sequencing. Developers use it to define animations with precise timing, flipping, and drawing controls directly integrated with LÖVE's update and render loops.
LÖVE developers and indie game creators working on 2D projects that require efficient sprite-based animation systems.
It offers a straightforward, grid-based approach to animation that reduces manual quad management, provides flexible timing options, and integrates seamlessly with LÖVE's graphics pipeline without unnecessary complexity.
Overview
An animation library for LÖVE
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating character animations from sprite sheets in LÖVE games
- Managing multi-frame sprite sequences with custom timing
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