Re:uxn: a portable 8-bit virtual computer
by TeaDude on Monday May 17, 2021 @07:41PM
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This is very cool. I've always wanted a "virtual platform" that can run on even the creakiest of hardware. I especially like that it uses ASM instead of some embedded language.
Some people think of the Pico-8 as this but it's actually got pretty high minimum specs! Higher than the GBA! (Which is my typical "runs anywhere" platform of choice)
Maybe the graphics are a bit too limited though? 2bpp for the entire screen is a tough sell (Wassup my Apple ][ and Amstrad CPC fans)
The sound limitations are pretty cool and remind me of the Amiga.
As for the ASM specs, I'll have to wait and see what more experienced programmers have to say on that one. I remember people picking over the DCPU 16's ASM and there having to be revisions.
Some people think of the Pico-8 as this but it's actually got pretty high minimum specs! Higher than the GBA! (Which is my typical "runs anywhere" platform of choice)
Maybe the graphics are a bit too limited though? 2bpp for the entire screen is a tough sell (Wassup my Apple ][ and Amstrad CPC fans)
The sound limitations are pretty cool and remind me of the Amiga.
As for the ASM specs, I'll have to wait and see what more experienced programmers have to say on that one. I remember people picking over the DCPU 16's ASM and there having to be revisions.