A downloadable tool for Windows and Linux

PityBoy is a fantasy console written in C++, inspired by the famous GameBoy.
It was originally created by maniek207.

It has a resolution of 160x128 pixels, uses 4 colors and doesn't have bitmap drawing (excluding the editor). Currently there's no support for SFX and music. Each game can contain up to 256 tiles, 256 sprites and four 256x256 maps.

Github: https://github.com/MichuButAnother/PityBoy

Issues: https://github.com/MichuButAnother/PityBoy/issues

Wiki: https://github.com/MichuButAnother/PityBoy/wiki

Discord: https://discord.gg/5Kxb9qzHKW

More information
StatusOn hold
CategoryTool
PlatformsWindows, Linux
AuthorMichuButAnother
Tagsfantasy-console, Game Boy
Average sessionA few seconds
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard

Download

Download
PityBoy Player
External
Download
PityBoy Editor
External
Download
PityBoy Player
External
Download
PityBoy Editor
External

Install instructions

Usage:

PityBoy directory [-h] [-s] [-m]

Parameters:

directory - path to the project folder. Requires code.lua inside the directory. PityBoy Editor is not included with the text editor.
-h - Shows the help menu for PityBoy and exits
-s - Skips the startup animation
-m - Enables pixel smoothing (can also be toggled by pressing Ctrl + S)