To the fonts, there is a code out there which checks the pixel width of TrueType-Texts.

To LittleFighter2, check out this link, click on "Snapshots" and watch out the screens.
http://www.lf2.net/ I can't believe that you don't know anything about this game. Because this game is the best 2d fighting game ever.

ps: I'm happy about that you are very interesting in improving your game. Keep it up! And after all your game will make much more fun. Question: Has your game a 2-player mode?
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