Programming puzzle game, but YOU CAN'T TYPE. Navigate and run pre-existing lines of code to make your output match the goal! Watch out for bugs eating away your code!
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By 写生漫话家 July 19

“一款颇具特色的解谜游戏,品质还是蛮可以的。平时玩游戏会遇到bug,这次确实是bug在吞噬代码,故时间有限,得快速行动,使输出与目标匹配!
而且游戏内容不算少,闲下来就可以去解决几关,当然本作也没啥门槛,编程新人可以轻松上手,但希望制作组后续能够增加中文~”

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“You Are The Code has over 100 levels and many mechanics. I want to add more levels that explore the mechanics to a greater degree. Player feedback on both difficulty and clarity of mechanics is essential to making an enjoyable experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The current plan is 1 to 2 months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I plan to add additional levels which explore the mechanics in more depth. I believe this will result in levels that are more difficult, but are still satisfying to solve.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Currently the game has:
  • Over 100 levels
  • Over 25 mechanics (by mechanics I mean functions like "output" or "swap" would count as one each, bugs eating code as another, etc)
  • The ability for players to create their own custom levels (using their own external text editor)

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“I plan to increase the price as more content and features are added.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I plan to be actively engaging with player feedback, suggestions, and bug reports on the discord.”
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About This Game


Programming puzzle game, but YOU CAN'T TYPE. Navigate and run pre-existing lines of code to make your output match the goal! Watch out for bugs eating away your code!

Each level of You Are The Code consists of prewritten code. You get to choose which lines to run in order to match the desired output. Each time you move up or down a line, the bugs will advance and try to erase your code! In some cases, maybe that's not such a bad thing...

Placed in the top 2% of the GMTK 2023 Game Jam out of 6700 entries!

Features:

  • 100 Levels

  • Easy to understand custom programming language, no prior programming knowledge required

  • Move undo

  • No time based puzzles, nothing happens unless you make a move

  • Ability to add custom levels (requires your own text editor)

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

AI used for translating store page only.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 1.8 Ghz Processor
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 Ti / Radeon R7 260
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Intel High Definition Audio
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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