1 bit games?

[serk]

i had an idea to create a 1 bit version of mario, would it be just the same colored blocks and a constant beep in the background? and could anyone give me idea on how to do it, like what language to do it in, im a noob at programming, dont know anything about it really so if any experienced programmers could point me in the right directing i would be very greatful

Thanks

 

[Xeox]

The amount of knowledge to make a game, any game, in any programming language requires a fair amount of knowledge in how to construct the necessary classes or objects (if they are not already pre-programmed into the language) etc etc...I would suggest to learn what language will work (i think you could do this with java), learn that language by reading a book about how to program with the language you selected, then come back to this subject when you believe you have learned enough to make basic games.

 

[cazax]

If you want to learn programming just to make a game, you're not going anywhere. Step by step.

 

[Zed']

Basic games are not hard to make if you learn just enough to learn how to do animations, which does not require much. I suggest finding a game programming beginners book that will teach you only what you absolutely need to know to make a simple game. Or alternatively you could just learn to program and then go back to game design and such.

 

[serk]

well i wasnt thinking of the game being smoothly animated, i think a shuttery low fps game would suit the 1 bit appeal

 

[cp]

1-bit means either one or zero. That means your graphics can be at most two colors. I don't know about the music, but the game will be pretty crappy.

Seeing as you couldn't even tell that, I suggest you learn what a bit is. Then learn a programming language. Then and only then can you even attempt to make something like this.