Start with the Win32 Console mode project template.
Delete the .cpp files. Right-click the project in
the Solution Explorer window, Custom Build Rules,
check Microsoft Macro Assembler. In VS2015 use
Build Dependencies, Build Customizations, check masm.
Add a new .asm file by right-clicking the Source Files node, Add, Code, C++ File,
be sure to use the .asm extension. In the property window change the
File Type to C/C++ Code so it gets passed to the linker.
Linker settings, Manifest file, Generate = No.