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An RPG Maker Game Like No Other! (Prove.Me.Wrong.)

A topic by SigmaSuccour created Nov 24, 2018 Views: 1,786 Replies: 21

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Link: https://sigmasuccour.itch.io/false-awakening-episode2

"Before you go ahead and do something, learn it from the pros." ~ Sigma

While working on my game I followed through with this principle, and I believe something VERY unique & amazing came out. Playing this game, I'm ABSOLUTELY sure you're going to leave with a very different opinion about RPG Maker. ('Different' in a positive sense.)

And so, take it as a challenge!

You think RPG Maker is a 'toy' and not a game engine?
You think everything that could've been done with this engine has been done?
You think no RPG Maker game can offer a truly 'unique' and 'new' experience anymore?
You think those who work with RPG Maker are not Game Devs!?

Well... well... I challenge you to hold the exact same opinion, after playing through this game.

What do you say?

Link: https://sigmasuccour.itch.io/false-awakening-episode2

Synopsis:

'False Awakening' is a dark, story-focused, psychological game about a young man who is stuck inside his own dream.

The Programming Juvenile6 years ago

Wow!!!

What an amazing game, this game is sooo unique and looks awesome! I wish I could make games like this, but I focus on making endless games, lol. I've actually very recently release my latests game if you want to check it out https://darthalexander18.itch.io/colour-blast. What did you use to make this cause for my games I use unity and I could'nt imagine making something so amazing on this game engine. But this game is amazing, will you be making more episodes?

The Programming Juvenile6 years ago

Oh thats right you use Game Maker.

The Programming Juvenile6 years ago

Nice

SigmaSuccour6 years ago

"but I focus on making endless games"

Ahahahaha XD
(And oh! Looking at your name... I have a character in the game with the name Alexander. :D )

I gave your game a go. It's pretty neat and immersive. Kudos to you mate!

I used RPG Maker MV to make this. And I will be making one more episode, which will end the story. (And then I'll release an even more polished, full version of the game with all three episodes in one .exe.)

And super happy to see that my game interests you. Thank you!

The Programming Juvenile6 years ago (1 edit)

All good man. Your game was awesome! Does RPG Maker cost money?

SigmaSuccour6 years ago

Yes. You have to buy it to use it. (Unlike Unity or Unreal, which are free.)

The Programming Juvenile6 years ago

AH ok, how much does it cost?

SigmaSuccour6 years ago

You can get it for around 9$ on steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/363890/RPG_Maker_MV/

Usually it costs around the same as a AAA title. But it's cheaper right now because a game making contest is going on, hosted by publishers of RPG Maker. (And they use this as an incentive to encourage people to buy the game engine, and participate in the contest.)

The Programming Juvenile6 years ago

Ok cool, I might look into it later. Is it a one time price or do you have to pay every month?

SigmaSuccour6 years ago

It's a one time thing.
They make more money by releasing assets in the form of DLC, that you can buy & use in your projects. (Music, animations & graphics.)

They also have a free trial version on their website.
http://www.rpgmakerweb.com/products/programs/rpg-maker-mv

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The Programming Juvenile6 years ago

Plus: I'm guessing you easily got the game to full screen? I did'nt know if i'd described the steps well?lol

SigmaSuccour6 years ago

Yeah, didn't have any issues. Just went to the options, clicked on full screen and BAM!

The Programming Juvenile6 years ago

ok good lol. It is my first time using this web site so was just making sure it is easy to understand

SigmaSuccour6 years ago

Completely understandable.

criacuervos6 years ago

Thanks very much for standing up for RPG Maker! I've never understood why people can hate a game only because the dev used this game engine. I've also used RPG Maker Ace for my 2 games, spent more than 750 hours on each to polish, try out interesting game mechanics and write good stories, and it taught me a lot about game design too; when you don't have all the nice graphics options of Unity etc. you have to think very hard to make the best of your little engine. So, I'll gladly try out your game and wish you the best of luck!

SigmaSuccour6 years ago

you have to think very hard to make the best of your little engine.

Ohhh, you're right! I've been doing that too! (Unconsciously, it seems.)

Thank you for mentioning all this criacuervos (cool name)! And super appreciate your encouraging words.
Best of luck to you too!