What Happen Without JavaScript?
If you try to open 2048 game and your browser has JavaScript turned off then bad news the game won’t work. You’ll just see blank tiles or nothing at all. 2048 need JavaScript to run the logic behind moves and tile merging.
JavaScript is The Powerhouse
The reason 2048 works so smooth is becaus JavaScript handle all actions like sliding tiles adding scores and checking if you win or lose. Without it 2048 is just a pretty layout with no life.
Are There Non-JS Versions?
Some people have made basic 2048 copies in just HTML and CSS but those are very limitted. You won’t get the full experiance. Also such versions are not common and may not be updated.
Can You Still Play Offline?
Yes you can download 2048 apps on phone or PC that don’t depend on browser JavaScript. But for online version JavaScript is a must have or the game simply won’t run.