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LowRes NX Coder

LowRes NX Coder

Program retro games in BASIC!

349 ratings
89 reviews
📚 Education
🎬 Entertainment

Archived App (Last seen on 6 Jan 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 25, 2018
  • March 13, 2021

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Developer

Timo Kloss
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🧾$1.99 - $9.99
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About

Create retro-style video games on a virtual console using a classic BASIC programming language. Design sprites, tile maps, and sound with built-in tools. Suitable for beginners and experienced programmers looking to explore retro hardware techniques.

✓Virtual game console simulation
✓Structured BASIC programming language
✓Sprite and tile map editor
✓Sound and music composer
✓Direct hardware access (PEEK/POKE)
✓Open-source game sharing
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of LowRes NX Coder. Based on 349 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Free and accessible for all users
  • 🎮Great retro game development experience
  • 📚Comprehensive documentation and manual
  • 🎨Built-in sprite, background, and graphics editors
  • 💻Easy-to-learn BASIC programming language
  • 🌐Active and friendly community
  • 🎵Sound and music design tools included
  • ⚡Smooth 60 FPS performance
  • 📱Works on multiple devices and platforms
  • 🎯Excellent for beginners learning to code
  • 🔧Powerful tools for experienced programmers
  • 💾Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Mac, Desktop)

Negative things

  • 🐛No sound on some devices (iPhone X reported)
  • 📖Steep learning curve for absolute beginners
  • 🎮Limited screen resolution options
  • ⌨️Mobile keyboard limitations (missing escape key)
  • 🖼️Graphics display issues in some cases
  • 📝Text games can appear cramped
  • 🔙No undo/redo functionality
  • ❌Unclear documentation for some features
  • 🎮Difficult for non-coders to understand
  • 📊Limited customization options
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What's New in LowRes NX Coder

1.13

March 13, 2021

- New tool Gfx Designer 2.0 - iCloud conflict handling - Improved support for physical keyboards - Bugfixes

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User reviews

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Super Awesome

The only program for iOS I could find that is free and supports BASIC. Love the color palette and gfx/sfx designers as well!
Brec StantonBrec Stanton

Fabulous

I love it I have always wanted to try this and it is my thing I never get angry it’s just amazing 🤩 you need to get it and you don’t need to pay for it!😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
JakobininjaJakobininja

Great beginner game engine

It’s very easy to make games with LowRes no coder, it’s kinda like python and lua but mixed in to a pico 8 like engine for free. Best retro game engine on the App Store!!!
LuxrayPlayxLuxrayPlayx

The best app for making retro games

DONT DOWNLOAD ANYTHING ELSE WITHOUT LOOKING THIS IS REALLY GOOD AND SIMPLE AND NO PAYMENTS YOU ONLY NEED A FEW COMMANDS TO MAKE A GOOD GAME IN THE CONSOLE
Bubby2017Bubby2017

Nice but needs some features

So I really love this app and I really like uploading my programs to the website. One feature is adding a Open Website for latest update (if there is a latest update available) with 2 buttons skip or update. Another feature is just and Open Website. Last feature I would like you guys to add is a Follow system on the lowres nx website. Well that all 👋
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Developer apps

LowRes Collection
LowRes Collection

64x64-pixel arcade games

🎮 Games

(8)

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

No sound output on certain devices

Bug

Background/graphics not displaying correctly in GFX designer

Bug

Mobile escape key not accessible for edit menu

Bug

Account login issues

Bug

App crashes and glitches

Bug

Game files deleted when removed from Files app

Bug

Code accidentally erased without recovery option

Bug

Conditional statements requiring unnecessary loops

Bug

Pixel display issues in graphics designer

Bug
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Requested Features

20 requests

Undo and redo buttons for code editing

Feature

More comprehensive beginner tutorials

Feature

3D graphics support and 3D mode option

Feature

Text-to-speech voice synthesis feature

Feature

AI-assisted coding helper

Feature

Additional gamepad buttons support

Feature

Customizable key bindings

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Higher screen resolution options (512x478 mentioned)

Feature

Follow system on LowRes NX website

Feature

In-app update notification system

Feature

Progressive tutorial series for game development

Feature

Downloadable offline documentation

Feature

Python language support

Feature

Networking and multiplayer support

Feature

Leaderboard functionality

Feature

More color palettes

Feature

Sound effect import capability

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8x8 pixel graphics support

Feature

Interactive tutorials instead of manual reading

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YouTube video guides

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FAQ

What is LowRes NX Coder?

LowRes NX Coder is an application that allows you to create retro-style video games on a virtual game console. It utilizes a structured BASIC programming language and includes integrated tools for designing graphics, sound, and music.

What kind of games can I make with LowRes NX Coder?

You can create a variety of retro games, from simple text-based adventures to games with sprites and tile maps. The platform is designed to simulate 8- and 16-bit hardware, enabling authentic retro effects and gameplay.

Is LowRes NX Coder suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed to be accessible for beginners. You can quickly learn to create simple text games or display your first sprite. Experienced programmers can explore advanced retro hardware tricks.

What are the creative tools included in the app?

The app includes a Gfx Designer for editing sprites, tiles, fonts, and maps, as well as a Sound Composer for creating music and sound effects. These tools are themselves written in BASIC, allowing for customization.

How can I share my creations?

You can share your games directly with other users or via the application's website. All programs are open source, allowing others to play, learn from, and edit them. You can also share assets like art and music.