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how to get the source code of a game?

More specifically the game below. I found his mechanics very interesting and I would like to see how the game is inside. Changing the source code of games like this is something criminal? The game https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eKLSabvd-Zw

12th May 2018, 5:59 PM
Marcus Xavierr
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is that (beautiful) game open source?
12th May 2018, 6:36 PM
Etabeta1🇮🇹
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Best is to check the license, and contact the owners of the game copyright.
12th May 2018, 7:04 PM
ifl
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KRITESH OJHA Andrea Oggioni ifl And if the game is not open source, can I create something like that without violating any law? A game like this does not seem to be very difficult to do, I was right?
12th May 2018, 7:36 PM
Marcus Xavierr
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Marcus Xavierr I don't know. generally speaking, for any program: - If you have access to the code there should be a license that will describe your rights. - There is nothing stopping you trying to recreate the game for your own usage, but there may be limitations on publishing what you do. - Note that there is also possible copyright on any artwork.
12th May 2018, 7:42 PM
ifl
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Marcus Xavierr if personal use acknownledgement if mass mail your work to developer of that game..
12th May 2018, 7:45 PM
KRITESH OJHA
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if you are genuinely interested and feel capable to contribute, you may flag your interest to the creators of the game. If you are lucky they may even help you!
12th May 2018, 7:48 PM
ifl
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ifl KRITESH OJHA But if I copy just the style of the game (2D shooter), would it still be considered plagiarism? Is there any example of this type of game in github?
12th May 2018, 7:49 PM
Marcus Xavierr
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Marcus Xavierr I really don't know :-) I guess a generic 2D shooter is fine, but if you feel that what you do is plagiarism, it probably is! In which case, at least it is polite to acknowledge/mention where your inspiration comes from.
12th May 2018, 7:56 PM
ifl
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easiest way to rename to .txt and study the files
12th May 2018, 7:12 PM
KRITESH OJHA
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Marcus Xavierr yes use citation
12th May 2018, 7:37 PM
KRITESH OJHA
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Marcus Xavierr not in case of acknownledgement
12th May 2018, 7:50 PM
KRITESH OJHA
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Marcus Xavierr i can't show you currently because i can't send images but in a lot of books it written that you are safe when you use acknownledgement. ... all the YouTuber also follow this
12th May 2018, 7:52 PM
KRITESH OJHA
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