IntyBASIC: A Basic Compiler for Intellivision
10 months ago
- #Intellivision
- #BASIC
- #Game Development
- IntyBASIC is a BASIC compiler designed for Intellivision game development, created to simplify the process.
- Developed by the author starting in October 2013, with version 0.1 released in January 2014 for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- It translates BASIC code into CP1610 assembler code, integrating with existing tools like jzintv and as1600.
- Includes commands for video and sound features (e.g., SPRITE, SOUND) and comes with IntyColor for image conversion.
- Supported by the AtariAge community, leading to a surge in new Intellivision games and a programming contest.
- Available for download (v1.4.2) on AtariAge forums, with requirements like Visual C++ 2008 runtime for older Windows versions.
- The author wrote two books: 'Programming Games for Intellivision' and 'Advanced Game Programming for Intellivision', covering basics and advanced techniques.
- The advanced book includes source code for games like Oh Mummy! and Dungeon Warrior, focusing on professional development techniques.
- Both books are available in paperback, with the advanced one soon to be in hardcover.