LowRes NX Coder 1.13

LowRes NX is a virtual game console that allows you to create your own retro games. Unlike other game development platforms, LowRes NX focuses on classic programming with the use of the classic BASIC language. With the included tools, you can program sprites, tile maps, sound, and music.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced programmer, LowRes NX has something to offer. If you're new to programming, you'll quickly grasp the basics and be able to create simple text games or display your first sprite on a tile map. For experienced programmers, LowRes NX provides the opportunity to explore the full potential of retro hardware tricks.

Think of LowRes NX as a handheld game console with a d-pad, two action buttons, and a small rubber keyboard beneath a slidable touchscreen. This console draws inspiration from real 8- and 16-bit systems, simulating graphics, sound, and I/O chips that replicate classic hardware. It supports hardware sprites and parallax scrolling, and even offers vertical blank and raster interrupts for creating authentic retro effects.

The programming language of LowRes NX is based on structured BASIC from the second generation. Although it includes all the classic commands, it uses labels, loops, and subprograms instead of line numbers for improved readability. In addition to standard BASIC commands, there are additional commands specifically tailored for graphics and sound operations. For those seeking greater control, you can access the virtual hardware directly using the PEEK and POKE commands. There is no standard update function to implement, giving you complete control over the program flow.

LowRes NX also provides creative tools such as the Gfx Designer for editing sprites, tiles, fonts, and maps. Additionally, there's the Sound Composer for creating music and sound effects. What makes these tools unique is that they are just normal BASIC programs themselves. You can modify them, enhance them, or even create your own custom editors.

Sharing and playing your games is made easy with LowRes NX. You can send your games directly to other users or share them via the website. All programs are open source, allowing others to play, learn from, and edit them. Furthermore, if you have a passion for art or music and prefer not to program, you can share your creations as assets for other programmers to incorporate into their projects.