REXPaint

A tool and an art creating platform, REXPaint is an ASCII art creator. It's easy to use and most definitely entertaining. It will help you express your feelings and emotions in a whole new different way, while, of course, staying true to the idea that art will help you better communicate what you feel to the rest of the world. It's snappy and gives you the feeling that you're about to create something truly unique.

It's quite easy. If you've used MS Paint before, the same concept applies. You get to choose symbols from the app's left pane and then the color you'd like them to be. After that, you simply paint with your colored symbol thingy on the canvas. It's easy.

The more symbols you use and the more developed your imagination is, the better your finished product. You can create 8-bit-looking art or even game sprites. One particular suggestion from the developer is to use the application to create maps for a potential game you would like to develop at some point.

When it comes to the app's functions, not much can be said, other than the fact that you will find your way easily through the menus. There aren't so many, anyways. All you have to know is what symbols you'd like to select from the left panel, what color you want these to be and finally what your artistic goal is. Will you create a map for a game or will you create art for the sake of it? Download the app and see what it's going to be.

REXPaint is an application that most game designers should think about trying, especially if they plan on creating some sort of indie game. The tool is simple to use, and it's equally rich in materials you can work with. Keep in mind this app is totally free, so you can let your imagination run free at virtually no cost. Though it should be mentioned that donations are welcome, and, for such an innovative app, giving something in return does not seem at all like a bad idea.