Show HN: I wrote a DOOM clone in my own programming language

12 hours ago

Cubedoom is an arena shooter built using the Spectre Programming Language and relies on SDL2 and SDL2_Image libraries.
It started as a test of Spectre's multi-dimensional arrays and C-interop features, including the 'header' syntax for compiler compatibility.
The game uses a raycasting rendering technique similar to early FPS games like Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM to create a 3D effect.
Each frame involves casting rays from the player's position until a wall is hit, with distance determining slice height for depth illusion.
It features a minimal design with a single enemy type, viewbob, a health/minimap HUD, and maze-like combat survival gameplay.
Future updates include adding sound, more enemy types, and an ammo system; both the game and Spectre are open to contributions.
Version 0.0.5 introduced a '--translate-c' flag to convert C code into Spectre code.

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