Glossary Entry: Source port
Quick Definition
Some games, such as the original Doom, are designed so that their content and engines are entirely separate. This allows third parties to create their own engines for the game, and these alternative engines are known as source ports.
One of the most common reasons for a source port to be made is to enable the game to run on different operating systems. It takes much less work to port a game this way, as there's no need to make any changes to the game's content.
One of the most common reasons for a source port to be made is to enable the game to run on different operating systems. It takes much less work to port a game this way, as there's no need to make any changes to the game's content.
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