CoolBasic Classic :: under development
CoolBasic Classic is a BASIC-like game programming language specialized in 2D game making. It features complete framework for game graphics, sound, input, and networking - only to name a few. The design is focused on ease of use and simplicity, so CoolBasic Classic suits for beginners as well. Moreover, it's completely free.
CoolBasic Classic is a remake of the original version. All aspects will be re-written and brought up-to-date: The compiler, the editor, and the game engine. CoolBasic Classic is currently under development, and will be released in 2010.
Classic Features | |
| - | It's free! |
| - | It's faster than the previous version - in every way! |
| - | Better, accelerated graphics engine. |
| - | More features. |
| - | No license requirements. |
| - | Renewed user manual. |
CoolBasic V3 :: under development
CoolBasic V3 is a BASIC-like object oriented game programming language for 2D and 3D game making. It features a complete framework for game graphics, sound and game mechanics in general. CoolBasic V3 has a modern graphics engine and supports most popular OOP language features. In addition, CoolBasic V3 is completely free.
V3 Features | |
| - | Will be considerably faster |
| - | Introduces classes, inheritance and polymorphism |
| - | Introduces overloaded operators and class properties |
| - | Will feature hardware accelerated 2D and 3D graphics engine |
| - | Will still feature command sets specialized in game making |
| - | Better code editor and new project-based interface |
| - | Will feature much better user manual |
| - | Will remain free and as easy-to-learn as possible |
Wanha CoolBasic
Wanha CoolBasic is a bit outdated and obsolete, but still fully functional BASIC-like programming language for 2D game making. Currently, CoolBasic Classic in in the works, and it's supposed to replace this version in 2010. Wanha CoolBasic is user-friendly, but is unfortunately lacking an English manual.
Current Features | |
| - | It's free! |
| - | Creates Windows executables |
| - | Fast 2D engine |
| - | Objects and Game World concept |
| - | Hundreds of in-built functions |
| - | Covers graphics, sound, input and more... |
| - | Complete user manual (in Finnish, though) |