Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Advantages of Replit Agent vs Cursor/Windsurf
Replit Agent doesn't just write code (like Cursor); it has full shell access to install packages, manage media assets, and perform live previews without requiring manual configuration on your local PC.
Asset Management Tips
Replit Agent is excellent at finding placeholder assets. For more specific assets, you can ask the Agent to 'Use open-source pixel art assets' or upload your own asset files and instruct the Agent to use them in the code.
Automatic Bug Fixing
If the game crashes or doesn't work as expected, simply copy the error message from the console and paste it into the Agent chat. The Agent will analyze the code and fix the error automatically.
Prompts
Main Zelda Game Development Prompt
Target:
Replit Agent
Build a complete 2D top-down adventure game similar to Zelda using JavaScript. The game should include: 1. A player character with 4-way movement (WASD). 2. A tile-based map with walls and obstacles that have collision. 3. Simple pixel art assets for the player and the environment. 4. A camera system that follows the player. Use a lightweight game engine like Kaboom.js for the implementation.
Step by Step
Building a 2D Zelda Game Using Replit Agent
- Log in to your Replit account and click the 'Create Repl' button.
- Select 'Replit Agent' from the available options (ensure you have a Replit Core subscription).
- Enter a detailed prompt describing the Zelda game you want to build in the Agent chat box.
- Monitor the 'Planning' phase where the Agent outlines the file structure, movement logic, and collision system.
- Let the Agent handle the installation of necessary JavaScript libraries like Kaboom.js or Phaser.
- Wait for the Agent to automatically generate or find visual assets (pixel art) for the game characters and environment.
- Click on the 'Webview' panel on the right to test your game live as it's being built.
- Use your keyboard (WASD/Arrow Keys) to test character movement and ensure wall collisions are working correctly.
- If there are errors or you want to add new features, type additional instructions in the Agent chat (e.g., 'Add a sword attack animation').
