the core idea seems interesting. I would like to play a full version of this. For now I can't complete first mission because the output window is empty.
Hi All, thanks for the feedback. the game is probably not very accessible for many people as TomenLuca mentioned.
Perhaps I didn't explain it right:
- If you are ending a program without 11111111 (HALT) it will not stop - You stop execution with Esc - To test your own code, write a program and press enter - To submit a solution, press T (for tests).
Good idea. The world needs more ASM programming. It's a bit hard, and I don't think I would consider it a game, more of an educational tool, but it's neat anyways.
Thanks for the explanation (if only I read it earlier :) ), that helped a lot. What would also help is if the current assignment can be looked up somehow. I'm returning to it now a few hours later and I forgot the details. Refreshing means starting over again. Anyway, great idea!
Hmm, am I missing something in the second task? I'm doing LOADIN, LOADIN, ADD, PRINT, HALT and entered two numbers in inputs window, but I only get "Input Error". Some basic debugging abilities (like showing the line where the error happenend) would be great to have :D
A very nice and original idea, but it indeed feels raw and unfinished. The main issues being:
* Lack of a way to cancel the current line without deleting the whole program (...AFAIK) * This plus the slow responsiveness that make inputs prone to errors is quite frustrating * Why 8 bits? 4 bits would have sufficed I think, with some tweak of the LOADVAL command. * The opcodes being off screen, I have to progam the whole thing without actually looking at the game. Displaying them as a post-it sticked to the computer instead would have been a good alternative.
Now I still managed to reach the 3rd level! It's a pretty inspiring entry, which I could have enjoyed a lot with some more polish.
Also if you don't already own it, you probably want to check out TIS-100 by Zachtronics :)
Not sure if the game keeps freezing when Running or running tests, or it's me not getting something. The list of instructions, which is crucial to play, is at very the bottom of the page and I noticed only after a while. If it freezes because HALT instruction is not included, maybe you can think about some warning or "restart" button. Anyway, like many said, it's not accessible to the most of people :(
I think I had the same problem as others. When I entered an invalid program, I got an error message, but a seemingly valid program didn't produce any output :-(
Okay, I should actually read the description before playing. With the HALT instruction, things actually happen.
I like the idea, the only problem is that I have to re-enter the whole program every time I make an error. I see how you wanted to replicate the burdensome way our ancestors used to program and appreciate the realism!
Great concept, but I think it only appeals to programmers. With a few additional features this would be a game I could play for hours. Still one of the most fun games I've played so far.
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Perhaps I didn't explain it right:
- If you are ending a program without 11111111 (HALT) it will not stop
- You stop execution with Esc
- To test your own code, write a program and press enter
- To submit a solution, press T (for tests).
Had fun though!
It's a bit hard, and I don't think I would consider it a game, more of an educational tool, but it's neat anyways.
I like the concept
Anyway, great idea!
I'm doing LOADIN, LOADIN, ADD, PRINT, HALT and entered two numbers in inputs window, but I only get "Input Error". Some basic debugging abilities (like showing the line where the error happenend) would be great to have :D
* Lack of a way to cancel the current line without deleting the whole program (...AFAIK)
* This plus the slow responsiveness that make inputs prone to errors is quite frustrating
* Why 8 bits? 4 bits would have sufficed I think, with some tweak of the LOADVAL command.
* The opcodes being off screen, I have to progam the whole thing without actually looking at the game. Displaying them as a post-it sticked to the computer instead would have been a good alternative.
Now I still managed to reach the 3rd level! It's a pretty inspiring entry, which I could have enjoyed a lot with some more polish.
Also if you don't already own it, you probably want to check out TIS-100 by Zachtronics :)
I like the idea, the only problem is that I have to re-enter the whole program every time I make an error. I see how you wanted to replicate the burdensome way our ancestors used to program and appreciate the realism!
I'd recommend putting the legend next to the game area instead of below it, can't see both at the same time at 1080p =/
(have to rush to my Christmas holiday, sorry for the short comment)