
MATE-Reawakened
A downloadable game engine for Windows, macOS, and Linux
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MATE-R | ALPHA TESTING 1.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MATE-Reawakened is powerful yet lightweight ASCII/Text-based game engine that runs directly in your command prompt. Designed with simplicity and speed in mind, it allows developers to create immersive text-based and ASCII games with ease.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- F E A T U R E S -
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Uses MATEScript ; An easy to learn, easy to read, & easy to maintain custom language to create games with minimal programmng fluff
> Make versatile games with functions & dynamic variables
> Built-in documentation, develop on the go
> Let your players choose their adventure - give them choices!
> Export games using a single MATEScript (.mtsx) file to any MATE-R user or zip it with the engine for download
> Save & load games. Chillax & take a break
Coming soon:
> Pesky players trying to cheat their saves? Not with encrypted saves!
> Achievements, and more!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Showcase
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-OPEN ALPHA TESTING-
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WINDOWS 11 WARNING!!!!
The alpha engine is currently unstable on Windows 11 because of the new command prompt. You should use the legacy console instead. The engine will still run on the new console, however you will encounter bugs.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Status | In development |
Category | Tool |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Author | Mas |
Tags | 2D, ascii, coding, Experimental, fantasy-console, free, Game engine, Retro, Text based, tool |
Average session | A few hours |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard |
Download
Install instructions
Step 1) Download the .ZIP file
Step 2) Extract the .ZIP
Step 3) Go into the extracted folder and locate MREngine
Step 4) Open the MREngine folder and look for MATER.exe (feel free to make a shortcut)
Step 5) Run MATER.exe, and try out the 6 example games
Step 6) To start making your own games, go back into the extracted folder and look for Docs
Step 7) Run MATE-R Docs.bat to open the documentation website (can also be opened through DocPage/index.html)
Step 8) Enjoy and have fun :)