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TIC-80 is a free and open-source multi-language fantasy computer. Like [[PICO-8]], it has all the tools necessary to create small, retro videogames. | '''TIC-80''' is a free and open-source multi-language fantasy computer. Like [[PICO-8]], it has all the tools necessary to create small, retro videogames. | ||
These videogames are then saved in a cartridge file and can be uploaded to [https://tic80.com the main website], or can be packed into a player for multiple platforms and distributed anywhere. | These videogames are then saved in a cartridge file and can be uploaded to [https://tic80.com the main website], or can be packed into a player for multiple platforms and distributed anywhere. | ||
[[File:TIC-80 Icon.svg|thumb|The TIC-80 icon which is used on the example Hello World cart and Config file.]] | |||
== Technical limitations == | == Technical limitations == | ||
Revision as of 11:13, 27 May 2022
TIC-80 is a free and open-source multi-language fantasy computer. Like PICO-8, it has all the tools necessary to create small, retro videogames. These videogames are then saved in a cartridge file and can be uploaded to the main website, or can be packed into a player for multiple platforms and distributed anywhere.
Technical limitations
- Display: 240x136 pixels, 16 colors palette.
- Input: 4 gamepads with 8 buttons / mouse / keyboard.
- Sprites: 256 8x8 tiles and 256 8x8 sprites.
- Map: 240x136 cells, 1920x1088 pixels.
- Sound: 4 channels with configurable waveforms.
- Code: 64 kilobytes of characters.
Programming languages
TIC-80 uses Lua 5.3, with the standard library installed. It isn't just limited to Lua though, games can also be programmed using: