Ideas for new samples

[SimonDarksideJ]

A quick discussion area for any new samples that developers of MonoGame projects would like to see.

The current samples, although quite basic show off a host of features/capabilities in building MonoGame projects, including:

• 2D Platformer - Game State Management, Multi-Level project, 2D Platforming gameplay, basic audio and input.
• Neon Shooter - Graphical effects, particle systems, game pad control, endless play.
• Pong - Single class basic game with physics logic.

SO what else do developers feel they need as good and fully working samples of MonoGame.

[burdenburied]

I have one big suggestion.
Puzzle game genre is quintessential and Match-3 puzzle game can be very comprehensive as a tutorial course for using most features of a framework/engine.
It can demonstrate several input methods, audio, graphical effects, post-processing, particle effects and complex logic including random number generation.
Given the nature of such game it will demonstrate step-by-step game state advancement when it waits for certain animations to finish and how some elements operate outside that logic (which lets you explore the topic of game speed and delta time), such as a timer and progress bar which determine the win/lose conditions.
Alternatively, a predetermined puzzle level with a unique layout that isn't just a square grid is something to consider.
Optionally, it can also include a user interface and main menu, which can lead into having multiple level system and unlocking them as a meta progression.

As far as small yet far more complex suggestions are concerned, something to demonstrate newtonian physics would be nice, such as sokoban or suika but in 3D. Assuming that the framework has a physics engine... if not, then it could be very interesting.