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Is a Zelda game like Link’s Awakening DX possible?

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Anywhere Games 2021-06-12 06:00

So I want to know if someone could create a Zelda game like the ones for GBC is possible on LowRes NX?


Timo 2021-06-12 07:51

Yes, it is possible, but it's a lot of work. If you want to start with something more simple, you could use this game as a base:

https://lowresnx.inutilis.com/topic.php?id=1633


Anywhere Games 2021-06-12 18:18

What kind of things would I need to learn?


Timo 2021-06-12 21:14

If you never programmed before (or only a bit), I recommend to start with my tutorial: https://lowresnx.inutilis.com/topic.php?id=306

It's not about games yet, but it's the base for everything else.


G-9 2021-06-13 08:45

Ye, you are right, a kinda cool game :3
A port (a minimal, because LRNX doesn’t have space to store all these maps), could be possible (?).


Timo 2021-06-13 10:21

I think it would be possible to create a game with the size of Zelda in LowRes NX. These games usually had systems to compress the map data, for example using meta tiles. This is technically possible in LowRes NX, but you would need special tools to edit your maps.
Anyway, it’s better to make small games, if you don’t have a team of 5 people and don’t want to work 2 years on your game ;)


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