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== Credits == | |||
* Stephen Eddy ([https://x.com/steddyman steddyman]) - Developer | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* Gbatemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/new-3ds-homebrew-game-ballistica.675514/ | * Gbatemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/new-3ds-homebrew-game-ballistica.675514/ | ||
* Github - https://github.com/steddyman/Ballistica | * Github - https://github.com/steddyman/Ballistica | ||
Revision as of 05:18, 8 March 2026
| Ballistica | |
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| General | |
| Author | steddyman |
| Type | Other Games |
| Version | 0.1.20 |
| License | N/A |
| Last Updated | 2025/010/04 |
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| Download | |
| Website | |
| Source | |
Ballistica is a brick-breaker/breakout-style homebrew game for the Nintendo 3DS.
It is a port of a game originally developed by Stephen Eddy for the IBM PC with VGA in 1994 (originally called Murderball). The 3DS version is based on the original DOS codebase, with enhancements and modifications to work on the 3DS hardware. It makes use of both 3DS screens and the 3DS controls, and includes a built-in level editor allowing users to create and play their own custom levels.
The game is written in C++ and was first announced on GBAtemp in September 2025.
Installation
3DSX:
- Download
ballistica.3dsxfrom the Releases page on GitHub. - Copy the file to the
/3ds/ballisticafolder on your 3DS SD card. - Launch the game using the Homebrew Launcher.
CIA:
- Download the
Ballistica.ciafrom the Releases page on GitHub. - Copy the .cia file to your SD card and install it with the CIA manager of your choice (e.g. FBI).
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Stylus | Move the paddle, select menu items, draw in the level editor |
| D-Pad Up | Launch ball (when in play mode), Fire Laser (when collected) |
| D-Pad Down | Activate Tilt (when indicator is shown) |
If the game detects a ball may be stuck, it will flash up the Tilt indicator. Press D-Pad Down to activate the tilt and free the ball.
Level Editor
Ballistica includes a full level editor accessible from within the game. Levels are stored as text-based .DAT files in the /ballistica/levels folder on the 3DS SD card.
Users can create levels using either the in-game editor (with stylus input) or by editing the text files directly on a computer. Custom levels can be shared with others by contributing them to the project's GitHub repository via pull request.
Media
Ballistica 3DS Demo HD 720p (st3ddyman)
Screenshots
Changelog
v0.1.20 (2025-10-03)
- Bug fix: Working makerom (#78)
v0.1.19 (2025-10-03)
- Bug fix: Update rsf (#76)
v0.1.18 (2025-10-03)
- Bug fix: Move CIA external and fix syntax (#74)
v0.1.17 (2025-10-03)
- Bug fix: Force update (#72)
v0.1.16 (2025-10-03)
- Feature: Perform CIA build and release (#69)
v0.1.15 (2025-10-02)
- Feature: Add CI Title checks (#66)
v0.1.14 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Remove workflow_dispatch (#63)
v0.1.13 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Test runner again (#60)
v0.1.12 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Test trigger run
v0.1.11 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Add new debug workflow
v0.1.10 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Update to using release triggers
v0.1.9 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Tweaks to release please settings
v0.1.8 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Fix draft issue for PRs
v0.1.7 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Add running on tags
v0.1.6 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Test release
v0.1.5 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Update release scripts
v0.1.4 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Fix duplicate artifacts
v0.1.3 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Fix release workflows
v0.1.2 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Fix paths in Workspace
- Bug fix: Force PR run
v0.1.1 (2025-09-30)
- Bug fix: Force PR run
Credits
- Stephen Eddy (steddyman) - Developer