PlayBASIC is a game programming language based upon the Easy-To-Use B.A.S.I.C language. It was developed by game programmers for game enthusiasts, and incorporates more than 25 years experience in the field. Our aim was to produce a language that offers same 'sit down and play' experience that older BASIC's had, but with a more modern feature set. So everybody can experience the fun of game programming again ! Since PlayBASIC focuses on game creation, it includes a wealth of graphical features. Ranging from Mapping (Creating game worlds), Sprites & Image effects, Cameras, Polygon Shapes, Texture Mapping through to a full set of traditional 2D vector art,including Dots / lines / boxes / Circles / Ellipses & polygons. Which can all have alpha effects applied to them. Sprite capabilities are one the most critical parts of any game creation tool. PlayBASIC's sprite engine not only supports Rotation / Scaling / Flipping, but various real time image manipulation effects such as Alpha channels, Filtering, Alpha Blending (Variable, Additive, Subtractive, 50%), logical masking, Colour Replacement just to name a few. But, what would good is a game making tool without a good collision system ? Virtually useless ! So we've included various collision detection methods. Including Pixel Perfect Collision, Rect, Rotated Rect, Circular, Polygonal, Sliding and Sticky Collision modes. Moreover, you can mix vector collision modes with pixel perfect collision and vice versa. Making PlayBASIC's collision system arguably the most advanced available ! PlayBASIC comes with a comprehensive code editor, built in Debug Tools and over 400 hundred examples to get you started. Moreover, we are always open to your feedback! We want PlayBasic to be as powerful, flexible and of course as much FUN as possible. So if you're like me and remember when programming was fun, or youd just like to start learning, then give then give PlayBASIC a try !
VERSION HISTORY
- Version 1.64l posted on 2013-04-13
Huge Update, New graphics Engine, loads of new Compiler Updates, Updated Help & Examples and much much more - Version 1.62 posted on 2007-05-04
Recent additions include 120 day trial, updated IDE, Linked Lists, Compiler Status Window, More Type extensions, Syntax highlighted Help, bugs fixes and of course more commands/examples.
Program Details
- Category: Development > Compilers & Interpreters
- Publisher: Underware Design
- License: Free
- Price: N/A
- Version: 1.64L
- Platform: windows
EULA
====================================================== PLAYBASIC PREVIEW End User License ====================================================== PlayBASIC is shareware ("try-before-you-buy"). This means: - All copyrights to PlayBASIC are exclusively owned by Kevin Picone - PlayBASIC Learning Edition, may be freely distributed, provided the distribution package is not modified. Moreover, No person or company may charge a fee for the distribution of PlayBasic without written permission from the copyright holder Kevin Picone. - PlayBASIC IS DISTRIBUTED "AS IS". NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. YOU USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE AUTHOR WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS, DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY OTHER KIND OF LOSS WHILE USING OR MISUSING THIS SOFTWARE. - The user may not copy, emulate, clone, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, use dll's from, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program, or any subset of the licensed program, except as provided for in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license and may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by Kevin Picone - Installing PlayBASIC signifies the users acceptance of these terms and conditions of this license. - If you do not agree with the terms of this license you must remove all PlayBASIC files from your storage devices and cease to use the product Immediately!