Show HN: demake – one source project compiles to any retro game console ROM
A developer has released a tool called 'demake' that compiles code into ROMs for various retro gaming consoles. The project uses a declarative language called Demotic to bypass the limitations of generative AI in creating pixel-perfect retro graphics.
Why it matters
This tool addresses a specific technical hurdle in game development by bridging the gap between modern AI-assisted design and the strict hardware constraints of vintage gaming systems.
This started life as a graphics tool for a specific problem: gen AI can make retro-styled sprites but can't follow exact hardware constraints of pixels and colors. While building this I liked the idea that I can fan-out to any retro videogame console or handheld's specifications.
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