Beep8 is an Open-Source JavaScript Game Library that helps you to create retro style games that can be played in a web browser. It is inspired by the 8-bit era of gaming and is built to be simple to use. Beep8 provides a set of tools and utilities that make it easy to create games with minimal code.
It is perfect for beginners and experienced developers alike. Beep8 is free to use and is released under the MIT license.
You can find the source code on GitHub.
Engine Features
Music
Beep8 includes a built-in music engine that generates music on the fly without external sound files. The music can be generated for you, or you can write your own songs described by a simple audio format and play them back.
Sound Effects
Beep8 uses zzfx for music and sound effects. It has a small collection of built-in sound effects, plus you can design your own using the zzfx website. The sound effects are generated on the fly, so you don’t need to include any external sound files in your game.
Tilemaps
Tilemaps are a powerful feature in game development that allow you to create complex 2D environments using a grid of tiles. Beep8 provides a simple way to work with tilemaps, and includes a method for converting text strings into complete tilemap formats.
Built in Tile Art and Fonts
Beep8 includes built-in tile art and fonts that are automatically loaded when you initialize the engine. They are designed to be flexible and usable in many types of games. You can also easily create your own tile sets and fonts. All of the example games on beepmini.com use the built-in tile art and fonts.