Homebrew How do you create a game for Homebrew on 3DS?

[CyanThatCodingKiddo]

So, say if I wanted to make a very simple game, say...a space shooter for Homebrew. How do I even get started?

 

[Nemos59]

First of all, look on google some tools to make a 3DS game...

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

Install DevkitARM via Pacman, then use ether C or C++ to code, then code a makefile. then, open command prompt or what ever your OS' equivalent is, then type "CD (path to project)" (or what your OS' equal is) then type "make". if all goes well, you should be able to test it on your 2/3DS

 

[StuntHacks]

Before you start, you need to learn how to code. Preferably C/C++, although Lua would work as well. Then, you need to set up a development environment. Once that's done, you could either learn how the ctrulib and Citro3D work and directly write everything yourself, or you could use a already existing library like LövePotion or the m3diaLib.

Good luck!

 

[Chopsuey]

If you never did code befor i would recommend LövePotion, i think for beginners Lua is way easyer to understand.

 

[elhobbs]

So, say if I wanted to make a very simple game, say...a space shooter for Homebrew. How do I even get started?

If you do not already know how to code then I highly recommend learning on a pc first. The development tools available for creating for a pc (windows or Linux etc) application are far more user friendly. Development for an embedded device like the 3ds is fairly advanced. Many of the tools and concepts assume a certain (often advanced) understanding or hardware concepts. It is not impossible to learning when targeting the 3ds but it is certainly more difficult - decreasing the chances that you will actually achieve your goal. As with most things it really depends on how much effort you are willing to put in.

 

[Deleted member 372186]

If you start coding for the 3ds, i also recommend to take a good look at these examples.
They may help you getting started. And help you utilize the available 3ds related functions.

https://github.com/devkitPro/3ds-examples

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

Why use LövePotion when there's LuaPlayer+?

 

[StuntHacks]

Why use LövePotion when there's LuaPlayer+?

Because LövePotion is actively maintained.

 

[dudeguy2022]

So, say if I wanted to make a very simple game, say...a space shooter for Homebrew. How do I even get started?