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8BP allows BASIC programmers to create platform games, arcade, etc without the need of compiling. Games run on top of BASIC interpreter.
Since version v40, 8BP is also compatible with C, and therefore you can compile if you want.
8BP is not a game engine. It does not force programmers to use certain script languages or game structure. In fact, 8BP is a list of new commands oriented to develop games.