Welcome to FUZE4 Nintendo Switch

[@stefanolassandro886]

I don't know if you're gonna read this comment or not, but I have great news: *my parents bought me a card for the Switch to buy FUZE* !! I'm so happy 😆 also, thank you very much for all the hard work you put into making tutorials ❤

[@fydiousmckormick]

This looks very cool. Looking forward to getting it and the future videos

[@heavyhittersirl]

I’m so glad it’s finally getting released...so glad

[@joebrennan6478]

Nice intro video - looking forward to the upcoming videos 👍🏻

[@wolkchen5003]

I am happy to see this game on my Nintendo Switch soon :)

[@607]

This does sound interesting! I read about it in the Fusion Dizzy. It is a bit disappointing that there seems to be no way of sharing the games publicly, but I do like the idea of being able to play my own applets on the Switch. I don't have a smartphone and many tools for Nokia development are not available anymore, which would make this my first portable platform I can develop for. And it is cheap! :o

[@dashdashdave]

Great video, so glad this is out for the Switch, cannot wait to download and get coding! 😎👍

[@FUZEArena]

Good luck! Also, great name. -Dave (totally unbiased)

[@kmm2-whjyt2secondsago.10]

Fun fact: the binary numbers on the Code menu button spell out FUZE when translated into text. funny lil thing i found

[@FUZEArena]

Well spotted! :)

[@dezzick398]

I think the mere fact there exist the ability to write your own functions and create using the image and tileset editors makes this extremely powerful. At first I was thinking it might just be another glorified RPG Maker that seems to be on the rise. This is far from that and I’m excited to take a look at it. I might just pick this up off the store. One thing I’d consider is figuring out where player creation rights come into play. Is there ever a potential to utilize fuzes libraries/engine for independent author releases ? That would set this development program over the top if it could figure out how to operate with Nintendo in that regard.

[@FUZEArena]

It's difficult to answer this - We cannot say how something like that would look since it's such early days.

[@dezzick398]

FUZE Arena understandable. See if you can at least put a pin in it for aspiring developers everywhere :)

[@JoPhiGURU]

Please create a PDF from help-menu. It's cool to have it at the Switch, but it would be better for me to have it on a second screen. ❤️

[@JoPhiGURU]

I take this: fuzearena.com/help/

[@Doodos]

So excited for this!

[@Kushvader]

this is awesome, i been trying to get into coding to peruse a career in tech. this will be great start and a way to practice

[@FUZEArena]

So glad to hear it! Looking forward to seeing you in the community! Don't forget to check FUZE Arena!

[@epok1276]

I can’t wait to get this. I always wanted to code games but I don’t have a decent PC to code I really want to create my own five nights at Freddy’s game!

[@Jay-dz1fi]

I was in a live stream with this guy!!!

[@stefanolassandro886]

Oh me too 😂

[@Jay-dz1fi]

@@stefanolassandro886 he is good

[@RealMonoid]

Nice, '7 Billion humans' on the switch got me intrested in programming, now i came across this. Looks interesting

[@stufaryde8819]

A top bloke and a dream package for Switch. Instant purchase and sub.

[@FUZEArena]

Wow, thank you very much!

[@zogmorp]

so it has built in art programs? nice.

[@theinfinity7s]

This is so fantastic. So after say, some one makes a project and is completed, how difficult would it be to take that project and transfer it to another program so that they could publish it and sell it? Hypothetically.

[@FUZEArena]

Thanks Sean! This is a tricky question. If you made a game using the provided assets within Fuze, then it would be understandably very difficult to make that game again due to the licence agreements. However, if you were to write a game that uses entirely your own graphics, then that's a little different. It would be as difficult as it is to make the game from the beginning. Fuze is not a platform for publishing and selling games - you would have to go through the standard procedures of any other game developer.

[@judgewright2192]

Im glad I fpund this I have always wanted to learn code. Never knew where to start. I had some basic help in high school. Im actually going to go back to my high school amd show this to my teacher. My buddy needs to reignite his coding passion so maybe we can do this together.

[@nick_nicholas1027]

Totally forgot to check this out. Can’t wait!

[@FUZEArena]

Let us know how you get on!

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

Is there any kind of physics engine/functions included? 2D and/or 3D. Or do we have to code that ourselves? 🙏🏻

[@FUZEArena]

At the moment, you would have to code that yourself (which Fuze is certainly capable of handling) However, the important part of that answer is: "At the moment" Can't say anything concrete yet, but we have many plans for things to include.

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

@@FUZEArena Sounds good. I appreciate the response.

[@heyalejandro175]

That is incredible!

[@CoreDreamStudios]

I'm buying this asap, take my $ :D :D :D

[@Zhinoi]

This won't be getting a physical release, right?

[@rubenjorge13]

If I make a 3d multiplayer game, can I add slpit-screen?

[@Zhinoi]

good question

[@FUZEArena]

Yep. You would have to get a little fancy by doing very fast switching of camera, but absolutely yes.

[@ThunderCurrie]

I just bought this game. I'm very curious to see exactly how powerful it is. Can I make it do ultra-specific things, or is it all premade? Only time will tell :D

[@FUZEArena]

Without knowing the specificity of your idea it's hard to say, but FUZE is indeed capable of a lot more than meets the eye here. We've had people creating full text-adventures, synthesizers/sequencers, 3D rpgs, arcade classics etc

[@theevant1528]

Just copped this for £6 in a sale. Im currently working on an indie title using Unreal Engine but this looks fun to muck about with in bed on a night!

[@FUZEArena]

That is the ideal Fuze time! Glad you picked it up! 😃

[@rubenjorge13]

Will you add a 3d model creator in the future?

[@mikec1222]

Some of the 3d assets are modular, so you have some room to work with there.

[@theologemann8461]

Please make a tutorial for 3D weapons in a FPS game

[@mr507]

I want this game.

[@FUZEArena]

Now's a good time! We just had a big price drop. You can get Fuze for £12.99 / $19.99

[@zypherone]

I am really wanting this but I'm currious. Are there ways to upload to a larger audience? Rather then only friends?

[@FUZEArena]

We're working on it!

[@zypherone]

@@FUZEArena thank you so much for replying! Another thing, I'd like to report a couple bugs. First off, the friends tab softlockes the game, and when trying to load a file with a capitalization error seems to crash the game when running the project. Last thing, is it possible to have a save data fearure? Where you can save progress for a game? I might be blind, and I hope I am, because ALL of the games I want to make are built apon having a way to save data. Without that, I can't make any of the games I wanted to. Smilebasic 3ds allowed you to save arrays into a file, that could be loaded at any time. Does FUZE4 do this? I don't know the internals of the app itself but if it's checking for friends who have fuze4 then did you create an alternative if no friends have fuze4? That's the only thing I can think of.

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

@@FUZEArena You're working on it? That would be amazing! You guys are great!

[@jgg118]

I was about to ask everything that was asked already and: Can i make a multiplayer via local wireless or online connection?

[@ravstar52]

Looks like no multiplayer for now, doubt it will come either.

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

You can do none network local MP...Think Pong. Split screen is also possible with some clever camera switching tricks. Not sure if network MP will ever be a thing but it would be awesome if it was added in the future. Even if only local wireless MP. The dev team is doing really good work with this software and I'm excited to see what the future holds.

[@UsaM]

What programming language does this use? I only know Java basic and wanting to go back on coding after a long hiatus and this is currently on sale.

[@FUZEArena]

It uses the FUZE Language. It is designed to be accessible for beginners and especially if you have some experience with Basic I'm sure you'd have no problem picking it up!

[@slatanek]

Why isn't this more popular in the broad gaming media???

[@FUZEArena]

We're a small company and don't have the budget for marketing that lots of large companies do. If you like FUZE, spread the word! :)

[@slatanek]

@@FUZEArena as soon as I get my hands on it and it'll be good (from what I've seen - it is) I'll write up on Destructoids blog. Maybe not much but always something. Keep up the good work guys!

[@FUZEArena]

@@slatanek Be sure to check out www.fuzearena.com to get the full FUZE experience :) Very excited to hear you might write about it - we'll be keeping an eye out!

[@rickyasbury1878]

The only issue I will probably have is I'd have to deal with issues of porting my ideas from python/pygame to the switch because I'd have to draw everything all over again unless there is a simple way to port my images over and make the game that way or somehow import my code in pygame ot could help me out a lot easier

[@CaramelFoxSFW]

I want make a starfox game is there any thing there for me

[@stufaryde8819]

I did notice a Space Harrier type game in one of the clips. So it looks possible.

[@FUZEArena]

Wow that would be really awesome. In fact I know what my next goal is now! Haha. Yes, the Space Harrier type game is one included in the product, and some adjustment of this would certainly allow for a StarFox type game!

[@Zhinoi]

May you guys make more games so we can kind of see the limits of Fuze4

[@samurai4663]

Yeah right. I wanna see what this game is capable of. It propably wont top other switch games but I wanna see if it's worth the 30€ pricetag.

[@8-bitsteve500]

@@samurai4663 I've been using it 5 days now and I can say the £30 is an utter steal!! I highly recommend Fuze! its so addictive and fun

[@samurai4663]

@@8-bitsteve500 omg i just bought Long Journey to earth literally 5 mins ago hahah but thy for the reply, ill inform myself more.

[@zacsmith7094]

Is there a user manual or guide that is printable?

[@8-bitsteve500]

There is a userguide and tutorials built in and a psf printable manual coming soon

[@AxPlayOn]

Oh. My. God. TAKE MY MONEY! 👍

[@FUZEArena]

If you insist!

[@timed.3757]

Can I make a online game? Can I decide too share some games and keep some games private? Can I sell a game on the nintendo shop?

[@noahr9691]

1. I don't know. Probably not 2. Yes 3. No

[@donacarmenmorales8806]

I want to make a platforming game like mega man x. Do I need to know any coding beforehand?

[@FUZEArena]

It's always going to help if you know how to code already, but FUZE is a platform for you to learn exactly how to make a game like that! There is an extensive tutorial included which goes over creating a platformer - if you struggle with anything at all you've always got access to a buzzing community of people of all ability levels at www.fuzearena.com you could also join the FUZE discord server and talk directly to us if you needed any assistance!

[@donacarmenmorales8806]

@@FUZEArena may I have the link to your Discord?

[@pxpshirtproductions8531]

Wait, if you can you make 3d games, can you import obj, fbx, blend etc models?

[@FUZEArena]

You cannot import your own models/assets to the console. As you can imagine, something like that opens up a vast amount of concerns for Nintendo.

[@ABlob]

@@FUZEArena I think SmileBASIC does let you do it though, but every game upload done through there is first moderated and looked through by a human. The 3D engine with its importing process was also entirely written by fans who then uploaded that program online, instead of it being a feature that SmileBasic itself supports from the start, so I think that's how they can get around it. ^^' Entirely understandable why FUZE doesn't do that though.

[@bernhardmayrhofer2608]

Thank you for this amazing tool!

[@FUZEArena]

You're very welcome!

[@jacobhartzell7465]

I don’t really understand how notifications work to see a response to this but anyways , how would I go about using fuse to code on my switch and what Languages can you program in and such

[@FUZEArena]

You can purchase Fuze on the Nintendo eShop via the Switch. Just search for Fuze! It only uses one programming language, our own creation - the Fuze language. It is a mix of many different languages to make an accessible and easy to pick up language. I'm happy to answer specifics if you had any language questions!

[@jacobhartzell7465]

@@FUZEArena can it run python because i feel like i have always wanted a handheld device to practice programing on, is fuze only used for video game programming?

[@jacobhartzell7465]

FUZE Arena hello? Haha

[@FUZEArena]

@@jacobhartzell7465 Like I said, it uses a programming language called Fuze. We made it to be accerssible for beginners but capable enough for advanced users. It doesn't run python, but there are lots of similarities between Python and Fuze. I'm sure if you familiar with python you'd pick it up in no time.

[@sandyollia4200]

Two questions before I buy. 1: how do I have the tutorial screen open AND type code in at the same time? Flipping screens back and forth all the time would be annoying. 2: I do not pay for Nintendo online and I have no friends with a Switch, how can I backup any games I create? Thanks

[@KarlJSmith]

You can view it on the web - fuzearena.com/help

[@mikec1222]

Also, a year long membership is only 20 bucks, and getting fuze friends will be easy enough after it comes out I'm sure

[@MikeDX2]

1. You can either view the help online on another device, or you can press F11 and it will keep the help page on screen 2. As far as I'm aware you do NOT need Nintendo online or any friends to be able to backup any games.

[@MikeDX2]

@@8-bitsteve500 As far as I'm aware you do NOT need Nintendo online or any friends to be able to backup any games.

[@ocblue179]

Also can I search games from creators and download them. And if you can then i WILL buy this

[@SuperSteve180]

Can you make an RPG with this?

[@FUZEArena]

Absolutely! It would be quite a large project of course, depending on the scale of your rpg. But yes, it is most certainly possible. Check out Fuze Arena for some inspiration!

[@happyharrynet]

Can Fuse 4 program GYRO controls on Switch Lite?

[@FUZEArena]

Yes you can access the Gyro/Accelerometer on Switch Lite just the same in Fuze!

[@IamNotU]

hey, FUZE Arena... what is the max amount of players i can make a game for? can I make a game that has players connect/face players on another Switch?

[@FUZEArena]

We hope to do this at some point in the future - currently you cannot write a game which uses multi player across devices. However, you CAN connect 4 pairs of Joy-Con's and write a potentially 8 player local multiplayer game in Fuze!

[@IamNotU]

@@FUZEArena huh, neat.

[@i_am_a_duckheadrecreated2501]

Im going to remake Fuze 4 on Fuze 4 on Fuze 4 on Fuze 4.

[@FUZEArena]

Can't wait :) You're opening Pandora's box there!

[@Zhinoi]

What's the difference between me getting this or Smilebasic?

[@FUZEArena]

The mai difference is the language itself. SmileBasic is very much a traditional Basic - or at least much closer to. Fuze is its own language, designed to sit between block-based languages and professional languages like Python. The syntax in Fuze is designed to be easy to pick up, forgiving and easily transferable to other languages in the industry. There are lots of tutorials included in Fuze, as well as a growing community website with lots of users helping each other and sharing their amazing creations. You can speak to us (the devs) very easily too, getting feedback and guidance on your projects. Fuze also contains a frankly absurd number of assets to create with! This is also going to be growing as we go forward :)

[@johnernest8109]

Coming from a C#/C/C++/BASIC/PASCAL/ASM/JS/Python/Unity/ThreeJS background, I feel like I got trolled a tad buying this. After doing a little research it would appear that Nintendo is to blame not so much the devs of Fuze. They don't want folks playing homebrew emulators or copying commercial games on the Switch, I get it. I think if you were allowed to load files from a microSD, specifically for 3d models, sprite sheets, and music/sfx, even code files, then it would have been well worth the purchase. Having to rely on a third party asset library though makes it quite limiting, many real devs want their own custom assets and will want to use third party programs on the PC/Mac. I would much much much prefer to write my code in say Visual Studio Code and load up FBX/MP3/MP4/PNG assets I've made in third party programs from microSD. I really think that could all be done safely without compromising the security of the Switch itself, after all, it's my Switch that I bought. The lack of being able to use tcp client sockets is another disappointment, as it would be cool to make small apps on the Switch that connect to APIs and do cool data-driven things, but unlike the lack of microSD asset support, the lack of tcp client sockets is more understandable. It would also be way cooler if classes with methods were supported in the language too.

[@davidrivera8103]

What programming language is Fuze4 based on?

[@FUZEArena]

It's a language inspired by a number of others. It has elements of C, Python, Lua and BASIC.

[@mrdoesstuff9252]

Hi David

[@liamgoshdanglewis873]

Is it possible to use my mic to record voicelines?

[@FUZEArena]

Unfortunately not at the moment!

[@zomkashwak]

Can i export and play on pc?

[@giopanagiotakis4430]

Somebody please tell me how to upload my own soundtracks into Fuze 4 Switch so that I may l offer the games with original soundtracks I've sequenced and arranged myself using my own DAW? Thank you!

[@FUZEArena]

Currently there is no way to do this. It's something we would love to be able to do in the future, and we have many plans for drastically improving the music creation capabilities in FUZE. To do what you want I'm afraid you'll have to wait for the PC version! :)

[@NightSprinter]

Will it be available in North America?

[@FUZEArena]

It IS indeed available in North America. Take a look on the eShop!

[@Sing_LoveWRS]

Isn't this information irrelevant because the switch isn't region locked?

[@helpme6123]

How do you rotate sprites?

[@FUZEArena]

You can do this with setSpriteRotation( sprite, degrees ) or by using the sprite's property: // Set sprite rotation to 180 degrees: sprite.roation = 180

[@helpme6123]

@@FUZEArena thanks

[@helpme6123]

@@FUZEArena and plz make more 3d tutorials for fuze

[@ruazp]

Hello sir, can this game make music

[@ravstar52]

There's in built sound effects, music files for a large number of genres, and support for playing multiple sounds at a time. Not sure about an inbuilt synth though, will need to double check

[@theneonlair3429]

Where do I install it 🤔

[@FUZEArena]

You download FUZE on your Nintendo Switch! Search "FUZE" on the eShop!

[@kroser1983]

What language is the code?

[@DeltaInferno]

Basic

[@FUZEArena]

Not quite basic. We used to have a version of basic which we used to teach at schools and clubs, but we modernized it and removed a lot of the less intuitive features.

[@kroser1983]

@@FUZEArena sooo if not quite basic, what?

[@ravstar52]

@@kroser1983 "FUZE Arena 2 weeks ago It is it's own language called Fuze! Somewhere between Basic and Python. It's a highly forgiving language with total formatting freedom. We designed it as an entry level tool to industry-standard languages, so it is very simple in syntax yet highly capable."

[@kroser1983]

@@ravstar52 gothca, thanks for the explanation, i might look into this game, it interests me quite a bit

[@packers12to80]

I have fuze player on the switch (not 4) but I have 0 clue how to get games from other ppl

[@FUZEArena]

With the Fuze Player you have access to the Showcase Gallery, but not to the hundreds of games made by everybody. The Showcase Gallery will be getting updates regularly - one will be coming very soon so keep an eye on it!

[@packers12to80]

@@FUZEArena I need to get fuze player 4 then so I can get all games made by others ?

[@uhhokanyway]

How do I make a FPS though?

[@FUZEArena]

With some patience and a grasp of simple 3D! There is a tutorial in Fuze for making a 3D FPS style camera system, and lots of people on fuzearena.com are making some brilliant looking fps-type game demos.

[@icefire2626]

Well this be good and helpful for some body with autism looking too learn too code? I been trying too learn for years bud had only a little luck on my own and had no help too turn too.

[@rickyasbury1878]

WHAT IT'S PYTHON!!!

[@rickyasbury1878]

Sorry some of that code just reminded me of python

[@FUZEArena]

Haha, it's quite similar to Python in a lot of ways. Very inspired by it, but with a more beginner-friendly syntax.

[@rickyasbury1878]

@@FUZEArena if I were to use FUSE4 how would I port my images over

[@RealKiido]

Is fuze4 better than smilebasic4

[@FUZEArena]

Well, depends who you ask.. If you ask me, it's pretty obvious what I'm gonna say :D

[@shandybka]

bought and was very disappointed. Because the code cannot be done on a PC, which is extremely inconvenient

[@FUZEArena]

The application is a Nintendo Switch game - there is no Nintendo Switch game in existence which lets you connect and talk to a PC.. FUZE lets you write code and make your own games directly on a Nintendo Switch - that's kind of the point! However, we are devloping a Windows version - hopefully this might interest you in the future.

[@johnwilliams2183]

Looks like Gary’s mod

[@FUZEArena]

Love me some Gmod!

[@MorningStarChrist]

What langue is this?

[@FUZEArena]

It is it's own language called Fuze! Somewhere between Basic and Python. It's a highly forgiving language with total formatting freedom. We designed it as an entry level tool to industry-standard languages, so it is very simple in syntax yet highly capable.

[@donnygat1193]

how can i help the project, i would like to translate the help to hebrew...

[@gabrielsroka]

for help and sample code, see fuzearena.com/

[@EllaViewD]

ui is so laggy

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

Not really. I just picked it up a couple days ago and it runs fantastic on my Switch. Even the projects usually run at a solid 60fps. Optimization matters though so I'm sure without it you could get projects to chug along. Ui works great though and is very satisfying to use with the rumble setting turned on.

[@aaronwise1089]

Oh no not code

[@legoviddas3199]

Blabla

[@getdrinking]

Will there be an online steam-workshop-style repository of assets to buy or get for free?

[@joebrennan6478]

I don't believe so but I know that the team have spoken about looking to do DLCs in the future

[@8-bitsteve500]

Theres over 10,000 assets included

[@getdrinking]

Can you share assets you create in the sprite and audio editors?

[@getdrinking]

Can you share and download projects/assets from people who are not on your friends list?

[@joebrennan6478]

I belive you can only share with your Switch friends

[@TonyDrecaps]

This should added publicly, like mario maker. That would be awesome