Aleph One
Open-source engine for the Marathon trilogy with multiplayer
Aleph One is the open-source continuation of Bungie's Marathon 2 game engine. It supports network multiplayer games and can host self-hosted matches of the classic Marathon trilogy and community scenarios.
Key features
- Open-source Marathon engine
- Network multiplayer
- Community scenario support
- Cross-platform
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Free Marathon trilogy
- Active maintenance
Trade-offs
- Older game style
- Small multiplayer scene
Aleph One replaces
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