Suika3System Requirement Specifications for Suika3
1. Overview
Suika3 is a high-performance scripting runtime optimized for Visual Novels (VN) and 2D games. It provides a multi-layered DSL environment to balance ease of use with professional-grade extensibility.
2. Core Components (The DSL Stack)
Suika3 empowers creators through four specialized languages:
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NovelML (Tag-based DSL): A straightforward markup language using
[]tags for rapid VN scenario development. -
Anime (Animation DSL): A dedicated system for layer-based raster image animations, controlling affine transform sequences.
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GUI (UI/UX DSL): A flexible toolset for building interactive screens with buttons optimized for VN requirements.
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Ray (General-purpose Scripting): A powerful scripting language with VN API.
- Customization: Define bespoke NovelML tags.
- Performance: JIT-compiled on PC for fast iteration; AOT-compiled to native binaries for iOS compliance.
- Low-level Access: Direct hooks into the Suika3 Core C APIs.
3. Key Objectives & Design Philosophy
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Mobile-First Experience: Designed with the belief that smartphones are a primary computing device. It avoids PC-centric UI/UX in favor of a native mobile feel.
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Store Publishing Compatibility: Fully compliant with iOS/Android store policies via AOT compilation and responsive design.
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High Portability:
- Tier 1: iOS, Android, HarmonyOS NEXT, Windows, macOS, Linux
- Tier 2: Gaming Consoles
- Tier 3: Chromebook, Wasm (WebAssembly)
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Beyond Visual Novels: While VN-centric, the underlying 2D foundation allows for genre-fusing (e.g., VN + RPG or Action).
4. Out of Scope / Constraints
To maintain portability and performance, Suika3 explicitly excludes:
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PC-Exclusive Features: Suika3 is not a replacement for legacy PC-only VN engines.
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Full-scale Web Deployment: The Wasm port is intended for demos, not primary distribution.
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3D Graphics: Currently focused on 2D (future 3D support is planned alongside AI-driven asset generation).
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Proprietary Middleware: No support for closed technologies like Live2D to ensure maximum engine portability.