Where To Begin Homebrewing?

[spyhunter]

This may be a very silly question but how does one begin to start developing for the GP2X????

What programs are required, etc... I have the DevKit...
Can anyone give an idiots guide to startd developing as I would like to start create games -

I can create games on the PC using Game maker and programs like that just wondered if there was anything similar on the Gp2X or whether it was hard coded?

Thanks.

 

[Alex.]

There's something called Game Editor, I think, that combines point-and-click "developing" with optional c-like code. I didn't hear much from people about it though, so perhaps you should read on:

If you want to do things right (do them yourself), take a look at Fenix. It's the perfect language for programming beginners: easy to get started with, simple, well structured syntax similar to C, easy input reading, sound, and graphics handling.

http://fenixonfire.gp32x.de/

- Alex

 

[aapje89]

game editor is not free by the way.

I would suggest fenix.

 

[WarmFluffyUK]

Yes Fenix is a very good starting point. And there's lots of us here willing to help you with it too

 

[spyhunter]

ok thanks guys. i'll look into both of those.
here's to developing.....

 

[Alex.]

ok thanks guys. i'll look into both of those.
here's to developing.....

Here!

- Alex

 

[Skies]

I downloaded a demo of the games factory from http://www.clickteam.com/

And after following the tutorial I was able to make a breakout clone in about half hour. With title screen, lives, high score etc.

I don't think it can export to run on gp2x but the game editor does.

http://www.game-editor.com

And that's only $25

But it isn't as easy to use as the game factory. But it is a lot cheaper.