Scratch 4 0?! (Mind blowing!)

The video begins with an introduction to the topic of exploring online game engines similar to Scratch, with the goal of identifying a potential 'Scratch 4.0' successor.

The first engine reviewed is Flowlab.io. The presenter finds it confusing to navigate initially, but discovers visual scripting capabilities and pre-built behaviors like platformer controls. Despite its potential, it's not the presenter's favorite due to its complexity.

Next, the video delves into Gamefruit.com, which immediately impresses the presenter. He highlights its user-friendliness, demonstrating how easy it is to build a dungeon-like level. The presence of 'Scratch blocks' for transition assistance and advanced features like simulating key presses and stage events solidify its appeal as a potential Scratch 4.0.

The presenter directly compares Gamefruit's features to Scratch, noting several functionalities in Gamefruit that are not present in Scratch, such as 'when stage pressed' and 'classes'. He emphasizes that Gamefruit feels like an ultimate, more advanced version of Scratch, perfect for beginners looking to publish games quickly.

The video briefly explores other game engines like Phaser and MelonJS. However, these are quickly dismissed as they are not browser-based or do not offer the same level of accessibility and features as Gamefruit.

The presenter concludes that Gamefruit.com is indeed worthy of being considered the 'next Scratch 4.0' due to its advanced features, ease of use, and browser-based nature. He hopes that Scratch will incorporate similar functionalities in future updates to enhance its depth.