What is Microsoft MakeCode Arcade?
Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a free, open-source web-based platform for creating retro arcade games using block coding. It allows users to build games with simple drag-and-drop blocks, without needing to know how to code.
Some key features of MakeCode Arcade include:
- Sprite Editor - Create characters and backdrops for games using the built-in pixel art editor.
- Sound Effects & Music - Add sound effects and background music to games.
- Hundreds of Examples - Remix and learn from hundreds of game examples in different genres.
- Block Coding - Use simple visual blocks to code game logic and behaviors without typing code.
- Overlays - Create customizable overlays with scores, lives, timers etc.
- Run Games Online - Test and run games instantly using the web browser.
- Export Games - Download games to run offline or distribute.
With an easy block-based interface and retro pixel-art style, Microsoft MakeCode Arcade allows anyone to start building and customizing arcade games right away in the web browser.