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EmEditor vs PlayBasic

A side-by-side look at EmEditor and PlayBasic. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

EmEditor

EmEditor

Development

EmEditor is a fast, lightweight, yet extensible text editor for Windows. It has a minimalist interface but powerful features like syntax highlighting, macros, and file compare. Great for programmers.

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PlayBasic

PlayBasic

Games

PlayBasic is a proprietary programming language and IDE for learning and developing 2D video games. It uses a BASIC-style syntax which is easy to learn and allows for rapid game prototyping. Some key features include sprites, sounds, tiles, scrolling backgrounds and more.

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