The game starts with the very basics. I'd say it's suitable for someone with no prior knowledge whatsoever.

Here is a quote from the game itself:

Don't worry if this is your first time programming. The language is unlocked step by step, so you won't be overwhelmed by all the things you can do.
The syntax is also similar to that of Python, which is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world, so learning it is not completely wasted.

if you know N O T H I N G about programming, it will be a challenge. Not saying it is impossible, but since you have to reinvent the wheel for whatever you want the game to do, it requires commitment.

I don't know much about coding myself. I never coded in python. I still did beat the game with makeshift code that needed a lot of manual orders and babysitting.

So yes. A non programmer can beat this game. But I've played some programming games before and this one is from the difficult category.

Still a well made game. But not easy at all.

Originally posted by bjojojon:

how difficult is it to get into if you know nothing about programming?
how complex is it?

it is a good exercise to reinforce the logic thinking, but it doesnt really teach good code practice.

It starts with a simple tutorial. But with time it get more difficult, when you really havy no experience with "Arrays". But.. a good way to learn it! :-)

wow

Originally posted by malogoss:

if you know N O T H I N G about programming, it will be a challenge. Not saying it is impossible, but since you have to reinvent the wheel for whatever you want the game to do, it requires commitment.

I don't know much about coding myself. I never coded in python. I still did beat the game with makeshift code that needed a lot of manual orders and babysitting.

So yes. A non programmer can beat this game. But I've played some programming games before and this one is from the difficult category.

Still a well made game. But not easy at all.

Cool, which other programing games have you played?

I do think that somebody with no programming skills and weak math skills will reach a point where they won't progress unless they come on the forums and look at what others are doing.

Most programmer forget that Math is essential to programming movement skills. This is why Engine like Unreal abstract that out for you so you don't have to worry about the under lining math. Most people don't know to look up basic NPC or Mob movement systems.

It is very limited, but yet it's the most enjoyable programming game I have ever played!
I would definitely recommend it to someone who wants to learn programming.

You won't be ready to develop enterprise applications after mastering this game, but you WILL understand computer logic.

i dont think anyone with out critical thinking will make it past carrots.
After that you're just pasting in someone elses code most likely and getting the false sense of accomplishment.

Originally posted by ligoccogil:

i dont think anyone with out critical thinking will make it past carrots.
After that you're just pasting in someone elses code most likely and getting the false sense of accomplishment.

I would agree with this statement.

In this game, the language is similar to Python, but it is not quite it. Experienced programmers find it more difficult to write in it than in native Python, because many of the usual functions are missing. But it is even more fun.

Learning syntax is not the essence of programming. The essence is in mastering algorithms. It is the algorithms that are important, which will then be useful in any programming language.