GameMaker Studio Reviews and details

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• Ask HN: Yo wants to build a game, I'm lost. What can I do?

  I am no game developer but have over the past few years played around with GameMaker and their studio software[0]. I would imagine it to be one of the easiest ways to get started with making a 2D game. Then there is also the option of not jumping directly into the coding bit, and rather cultivate in your son the ability to do on paper designs first. This is a skill that would probably benefit him later in life as... - Source: Hacker News / 3 months ago

• Ask HN: Yo wants to build a game, I'm lost. What can I do?

  My introduction to programming was when I was 10 with GameMaker. I found that the same company has a product with the same name that seems to be the spiritual succesor of it[0]. I allowed me to start with very simple no-code and move on to incrementaly add codes nipets here and there. Eventually I went crazy and tried to make a game fully with code, avoiding all the tools the engine gave me, just as an experiment... - Source: Hacker News / 3 months ago

• What programming language do the Battle Network games use?

  If you're looking for a tool that's fairly simple for a beginner, but has the flexibility to also offer more advanced features as you learns more, and has plenty of tutorials and learning resources available for a novice programmer starting out: it's worth noting that GameMaker has recently (i.e. 2 weeks ago) been made completely free for non-commercial users. Source: 5 months ago

• Having trouble logging in through GameMaker after the new update?

  Go to https://gamemaker.io/en, and accept the new TOS. You won't be able to log in through the software until you do. Source: 5 months ago

• How do I start making indie games?

  There are a thousand ways to get started. I'm assuming you have no programming experience, in which case I'd start with an all in one package, like: Https://gamemaker.io/en. Source: 8 months ago

• Looking for feedback on the physics of my WIP Sonic Fan Game (Sorry for delayed audio)

  There are also others like the Orbinaut Engine for Game Maker Studio 2. Source: 10 months ago

• What makes a good game engine? My experience so far

  It depends on your needs and preferences, but popular game engines like Unity, Unreal Engine, GameMaker Studio 2, and even newer engines like Yahaha, all have their own strengths and weaknesses that should be evaluated based on the specific requirements of your project. For example, Unity and Unreal are great choices for 3D games due to their powerful graphics engines and great scripting capabilities, while Yahaha... Source: 12 months ago

• balancing game mechanics for single player vs. mmo

  There are several ways we can do this, and having a good understanding of the different game engines available is key. For example, GameMaker, Unity or Unreal Engine are popular choices for creating single-player games, while CryEngine, AppGameKit and even newer engines like Yahaha are great choices for MMORPGs. Each engine has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it's important to choose the right one for your game. Source: about 1 year ago

• Narrative Point & Click Games, help!

  Here is a bonus. Have you heard of that World of Horror game? That was made with gamemaker. It's very similar to your examples. Source: about 1 year ago

• What program?

  Undertale was made with GameMaker, and Omori was made with RPGMaker MV. Source: about 1 year ago

• How do you protect your game assets from infringement? Asking for suggestions

  GameMaker Studio 2 - This engine has a lot of features and is said to be easy to use, but I'm still not sure how secure it is when it comes to intellectual theft. Source: about 1 year ago

• How do you balance work and personal projects as a developer?

  I've also experimented with a variety of engines and tools, including Unity, Yahaha, and GameMaker. But my current focus is on creating immersive virtual reality experiences, so I'm trying to use both Unreal Engine and Yahaha to create realistic 3D environments since they both have great support for VR. I'm planning on creating a game that focuses on exploration and adventure in a metaverse setting. However, I... Source: about 1 year ago

• Here are some tips on mentoring junior developers in a collaborative team?

  Make sure to provide your junior developers or any new members with the resources and tools they need to succeed. This could include coding books (The Self-Taught Programmer was my favorite before), online tutorials, or access to development tools and software. There are game engines available that can be a training ground for new devs, some of the game engines I’ve tried are Panda3D, GameMaker and Godot. I’ve... Source: about 1 year ago

• Rocket Networking - The Simple Way to Add Multiplayer to Your GMS2 Projects

  I'm going to be blunt for the sake of brevity. Your website still feels incredibly unfinished/amateurish/scammy - like the kind of stuff that gets auto-generated into a placeholder. Look at the GameMaker website. Beyond the general polish/presentation, look at how right from the front page stuff like links to a pricing/feature list and full documentation on how to use the software is readily available without... Source: about 1 year ago

• I need help

  My son was 11 years old when he switched from Scratch to Gamenaker. The game studio Vlambeer (Luftrasers) used this for their games. My son has transitioned from that to learn C#. Source: about 1 year ago

• Rocket Networking: The Ultimate Solution for Multiplayer Game Development in GameMaker Studio

  That website is not ready for us to see. It looks/feels unpolished and it is difficult to find anything on it - this does not inspire confidence that a multiplayer networking tool created by this company will be well designed. Why is your template project a GoogleDrive link and not hosted on the website? Look at the GameMaker website. See how with a few mouse clicks we can get to a page that breaks down the... Source: about 1 year ago

• GameMaker Studio 2 Creator 12 Months - Any interest in trading/buying it?

  Hello guys, I hope im asking in the right place, if im not please let me know where to ask instead. I got GameMaker Studio 2 Creator 12 Months from a Humble Bundle some time ago, and I still have the key for it. Since I dont really make games myself I'd like to ask if someone would be interested in buying/trading for it? Not sure if this is something this community even use but I figured I would ask here. Source: about 1 year ago

• Can I ask you guys a question?

  Gamemaker is also a good option, https://gamemaker.io/en. I believe this is the engine Undertale used, and comes with visual scripting. This was the first engine I used to make games a decade ago before I knew how to program, but has progressively been getting updates since then. Source: over 1 year ago

• wanna make a game with my 0 experience on c# and 0 experience on unity, any ideas?

  This may sound novel to the rest of the subreddit, but you could try using something that is not unity or c# such as https://gamemaker.io/en. Source: over 1 year ago

• Learning list to learn how to develop 2d games like pokemon

  Game maker: https://gamemaker.io/en Beginner friendly. You don't need to be an expert at game coding. Utilizes scripts to make things easier. Source: over 1 year ago

• Help me find a YouTube video/file download from mid 2010s?

  No it was a program that ran in GameMaker and was accessible from a YouTube video that had the download link in the bio. It was extremely granular in that you could change all the elements, and you programmed the puzzles by dropping the letters in one-by-one, then when you went to “play” it, it had keyboard shortcuts for the numpad for all the sound effects — speed-up music, bankrupt cue, intro, etc. — it didn’t... Source: over 1 year ago