A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Echelon uses a drag-and-drop interface that allows users to snap logic blocks together to build game mechanics.

  • Similar to Scratch, the blocks are color-coded to help players distinguish between variables, loops, and triggers.

  • The engine is designed to eliminate syntax errors, making it an ideal entry point for young or aspiring developers.

  • Users can see their changes instantly through a live preview window that updates as the blocks are connected.

  • The workspace is organized into categories like "Movement," "Events," and "Sensing" for quick navigation.

  • Custom blocks can be created to bundle complex logic into a single, reusable unit.

  • The visual nature of the engine makes it easy to spot "broken" logic where blocks don't physically fit together.

  • Echelon supports event-driven programming, meaning code only runs when specific triggers, like a mouse click, occur.
  • The engine handles "broadcast" messages, allowing different game objects to communicate with one another across the project.
  • It includes a built-in physics engine so that gravity and collisions can be toggled with a few simple blocks.
  • Mathematical operations are handled through nested "operator" blocks that follow standard order of operations.
  • Variables can be created globally for the whole game or locally for just one specific character.
  • The engine supports "cloning," which lets a single set of blocks control hundreds of identical projectiles or enemies.  
  • Echelon often features a community gallery where users can share their "remixable" projects.
  • The engine is typically web-based, meaning it can run in any modern browser without a heavy installation.
  • It allows for the easy import of custom PNG and SVG assets to personalize the look of the game.
  • Many versions of Echelon allow users to "peek" at the underlying JavaScript code to see how the blocks translate to text.
  • Sound effects and music tracks can be triggered and pitched directly through audio-specific blocks.
  • It serves as a powerful bridge, teaching the fundamental logic required to eventually move into professional engines like Unity or Unreal. and runs on GLUE 3D

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    Published 20 hours ago
    StatusReleased
    PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
    Authorcraydog
    GenreSimulation, Platformer
    Tags3D, No AI, Retro, Sprites

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