Making a Game with Picotron

I bought Picotron a while ago but only recently decided to try making something with it. I find it easier to see what I like and dislike by remaking something I’ve already created. So, for this project, I decided to remake Reflex Game, the game I made last year in Godot 4.

What I Liked:

• The export process was simple. I didn’t need to download any extra templates, just use export blah and done.
• The exported binary sizes of the finished game was small. When making a simple game, I didn’t like the file size being ~60mb
• Loading the game in Itch(html) was faster than I expected.

What I Didn’t Like as Much:

• Not being able to easily use an external editor like Sublime Text or VS Code was initially a fun quirk, as everything I needed was inside Picotron. But, after a few hours, I really missed features like multiple tabs in separate windows and multi-cursor support.

What I Missed About Godot During This Project:

• Nothing major, but if I had to choose something, I’d say the option for static typing and the auto-complete feature in Godot.

TL;DR

Did I enjoy using Picotron?
Yes. Very much.

Will I use it again?
Yes, either Picotron or Love2D, depending on the project.

Do I see myself using Godot again?
No. I really enjoyed my time using Godot (roughly 2 years), but I feel its extra features and options are great for a large projects. As of now, I enjoy working on smaller scoped games and prefer something more coding-focused rather than a GUI.