This is a full screen 2D Java game like super mario with some basic creatures and maps. This game is implemented using the Java programming language, using the java graphics librieries. The used IDE ...

This project is a 2D endless runner game developed in Java, demonstrating object-oriented programming concept, game physics, and interactive design. The game challenges players to navigate a ...

I don't know of any books, but I wrote a 2d game in Java which I lifted from download from the Java Boutique website. At least in 2001 there were tons of games and you could download the source ...