What is the best language for designing 8 bit games?

Answer 1

If you are only interested in programming for making games I'd suggest Python(compatible with a lot of engines as well as Pygame) or C++ (is used with a ton of game engines such as unity and unreal)... from what I have read Python is much easier to grasp than C++ though. Both of those are also useful for a lot of other things too. If you want something simpler that will require a lot less time to learn... I'd suggest GML(Game Maker Language)... only problem is its only useful with Game Maker engines... they happen to be excellent for making 2D games though. Also GML is a good language to start learning as it is similar to much more powerful languages like Python.. just a lot more cut down.

If you're interested in making 8 bit RPG's... you might look into RPG Maker software.. it uses Ruby.. I think the latest iteration in that line of software is compatible with other languages as well... dont hold me to that though. Been a while since I looked into it. If you're considering Game Maker or RPG Maker.. I'd suggest Game Maker.. its simpler and you can make any kind of 2D game.. where as RPG Maker you are stuck with just RPG type games.

Answer 2

Im mostly looking for what they used to make nes games. 2d is fine. my reasoning behind it is that im writing a book and want to program an 8bit game and movie to promote it. 8bit movies are trendy right now. but my goal is to learn as much about programing as I can but the question was about 8bit gamr/movie. so out of what u answered which do u believe is more novice friendly?

Answer 3

Most definitely Game Maker Studio and GML. Also they have a free version that should suit your purposes just fine. If you have a Steam account you can download it there. If not go to yoyogames.com Its a great game engine and super easy to learn. Actually if you didnt want to invest a horrible amount of time into learning GML then one of its biggest features is being able to make games without any coding. Of course you will be able to do a lot more if you learn the code as without it you are left at the mercy of what they have built in.

Answer 4

ok ty alot. if I have future questions would u mind me asking u? and last one for now... is any of that able to run on an android phone?