[casual_games] Installers

[Brian Meidell Andersen]

I can definitely recommend NSIS. It's free, and it can do just about  
anything, and for simple stuff like what you mention, it's simple to  
use.

/Brian

On Dec 15, 2008, at 11:57 AM, Paul Steven wrote:


> I have created a series of 4 flash games that are to be distributed  

> as executables via the web and I need advice on how to create  

> installers for these games for both PC and Mac.

>

> The client has requested these games are each distributed as  

> installer files that will allow the user to choose where on their  

> machine the game is installed and add the relevant program group and  

> uninstall option.

>

> The games are all single files with all assets embedded into the  

> flash movies. It has been many years since I have created installers  

> and I think back in the days I used Wise for the Mac and Install  

> Shield for the PC.

>

> I would therefore like advice on a free or relatively cheap  

> installer for each platform. The PC one needs to be Vista compatible.

>

> I also have a related question as to what format of file is  

> acceptable for downloading. On the PC side, I assume the installer  

> would create an executable file but I was under the impression  

> people do not like downloading exe files? I would therefore  

> appreciate advice on what format others offer their downloadable  

> games in (for both PC and Mac)

>

> Thanks in advance

>

> Paul

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