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What programming language would I use to create a 2D platformer for the PC?
C++
Are you sure?
no
You can use almost anything with a standard graphics library. These would include C, C++, Java, what was J++, C#, J#, anything .NET, and visual basic to name a few.
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C++ is good, I use that one the most.
C++ would be the best one to use. You can write a reusable engine using that, which would save a lot of time if you develop future games. Not that other languages can't do it, though. I just think that C++ is the best in terms of speed and power. I'm one of those that is still highly sceptical of .Net, btw...(Despite the fact that I use Visual Studio.net to write stuff...)