The NES Jam is an annual game-making jamboree dedicated to creating titles that capture the classic look and feel of the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Assets
All assets must be created during the jam.
Graphics
Your game must use a resolution of 256×224.
(256×240 is also acceptable.)
Controls
Your game must follow the control scheme of an NES Controller: D-pad, Select, Start, B, A.
The theme will be announced on launch day. Stay tuned!
Only the participants who submit a game will be able to rate others. Games will be rated based on the following categories:
How fun is your game? Is it unique?
"Be it wonderfully addictive or delightfully frustrating, fun is the name of the game."
How does your game look?
"Worry not over strict hardware limitations. As long as it looks the part!"
How does the music sound? How are the sound effects?
"Chiptunes are not mandatory. But silence? Unforgivable!"
Does it feel like it could be on an NES?
"Capture the timeless spirit of a classic NES game!"
Check out these modern classics from past NES Jams!
Angel of Zaeres
by CorvusChristoph, SavestateCorrupted
Frimble!
by Doctor_Succubus
The Tales of Sir Regal
by KuroGamedev
Doukeshi
by Weeppiko, Laggy, dekaeru
Super Star Punk
by Doctor_Succubus
Beat Beet
by Ste, Thorrin, poiuygfd, Bucket Face
NES Bootleg Collection
by FeatureKreep
Flacer & Puptira in: Clockwork Lunacy
by LellyLL