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Use Pixel Game Maker MV to make your own 2D action games! The latest Maker title provides a simple, fun way to make games with zero coding! PGMMV: Powerful enough for pro developers, simple enough for beginners.
Pixel Game Maker MV is a action, casual and game development game
developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games and KADOKAWA
and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games.
Released on September 19th 2019 is available only on Windows
in 3 languages: English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 575 reviews of which 399 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 14.10€ on Steam with a 83% discount.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8/8.1/10 (64bit)
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo and 2.0GHz or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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Pixel Game Maker MV is an interesting alternative engine that allows to quickly build prototypes and is powerful enough to envision larger games. I suggest starting with really small projects instead of going straight to a Megaman or a Metroidvania especially for those who are not familiar with gamedev. Like all engines there is a learning curve, but I think that the visual scripting-like approach for managing animation states is rather unique and allows simplicity with the potential of doing more complex stuff. There is a lot of built-in features like database and movement management and camera settings that care spare a headache to newcomers. However there are also some limitations that can be bypassed with creative solutions or the possibility to code. The Switch export possibility is very interesting and might be worth considering as it is included in a decent price (if you get it on sale).
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Highly recommended. This engine will take a couple of weeks for you to learn, and then you can do basically whatever you want with it in 2d gaming. I have massive projects in this engine, and have experienced no real issues. A few crashes in the years it's been out, and nothing else. I'm posting this review after reading a lot of negative reviews from people who haven't spent but 20 hours with it. It's a game engine...20 hours makes you a tourist. I highly recommend this if you want to make games and have no coding experience.
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Pixel Game Maker MV Review: A Flexible Game Engine for Retro Enthusiasts If you’ve ever wanted to create your own 2D game with a retro feel, Pixel Game Maker MV offers a feature-rich platform to bring your ideas to life. It provides a good mix of accessibility for beginners and depth for advanced users, but it’s not without its challenges. Strengths Pixel Game Maker MV is designed to be versatile. Whether you’re aiming to build a platformer, a side-scrolling shooter, or even an action RPG, the game engine supports a wide variety of genres. Visual Scripting: For those without programming experience, the drag-and-drop logic system is intuitive and accessible. It allows you to set up gameplay mechanics without having to write a single line of code. Highly Customizable: The engine lets you import your own pixel art, animations, and sound effects, making it possible to create games that feel truly unique. Built-in templates are available as a starting point, though using them extensively can limit the originality of your project. Multiplayer Support: Pixel Game Maker MV includes tools for local multiplayer gameplay, making it a great option for party-style games or co-op experiences. Weaknesses While the engine has great potential, it does come with a few hurdles that could slow down the creative process. Learning Curve: Despite the visual scripting, mastering all the tools takes time. Creating complex mechanics often requires experimenting with multiple settings and workflows, which may be overwhelming for beginners. Performance Issues: Games exported from the engine can sometimes suffer from performance problems, particularly with large or highly detailed projects. Optimization is key, but the tools to achieve this can feel somewhat limited. Documentation Gaps: While there are tutorials and guides, the available resources don’t cover every possible scenario. Advanced users might find themselves searching online forums or experimenting to resolve issues. Overall Experience Pixel Game Maker MV is a solid choice for creators who want to dive into 2D game development without needing advanced programming knowledge. Its tools offer a good balance of ease and depth, making it possible to create polished projects with enough effort. However, it’s not as polished or beginner-friendly as other engines like RPG Maker or GameMaker Studio 2. It’s best suited for users willing to invest time in learning its quirks and working through its limitations. Final Verdict: Pixel Game Maker MV is a powerful tool with a lot of potential, but it’s not an instant solution. For those willing to put in the time and effort, it’s a rewarding engine that allows for truly creative projects. Score: 7/10 A versatile game-making platform with room for improvement in user experience and performance. Again, this is based purely on my experience. Cheers!
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PGMMV is rigid and intimidating for the first time user and the usual RPG maker guru, that's a fact. Even I was overwhelmed when I first moved to this engine from RPG XP and MV. After some reading of the engine's manual and some tinkering around in the various editors I found that it isn't so hard to learn, with a vast amount of possibilities for a potential game to be made. PGMMV doesn't require coding knowledge, but it does require knowledge of how games are programmed. This could be a dealbreaker for someone who's only knowledge of game programming comes from RPG Maker games. There is also the drawback of PGMMV not having quite as many default assets as RPG Maker typically has. For those who lack both artistic skill and programming knowledge, this engine could be a hurdle you cannot see yourself overcoming. I personally find it very entertaining to mess around in this engine and find out how to make certain things work. I like how much more options you have in character/actor animation, when compared to RPG Maker games which are generally limited to three total frames by default. There is a great deal of freedom in this engine that you cannot find in RPG Maker games without the use of several JS plugins. If you feel like learning a little more about programming and like to solve logic puzzles but hate coding (like I do) I recommend getting your hands on this engine and messing around with it. Just be sure to read the engine manual for more clarification on certain things which are not explained in the quite buggy tutorial. All in all, I definitely recommend this engine, it's been the most fun I have had in a while.
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I spent 100 hours creating a 5-minute fan-game, and I had fun doing it. This is my first game maker tool. I have zero background in programming, and I can say that the program itself is not too difficult to use, and it includes most of the necessary features in making 2d games. Unfortunately, there are some problems and missing features that would make things easier. Problems I encountered: Slopes -This is more likely a skill issue, but I had lots of headaches because of slopes. Sometimes, my character behaves differently upon contact with slopes and can only be resolved by restarting the program. For some reason, it only happens when using the "test play" and not on the built game. Tutorials - It only covers the surface level stuff and it's slow, uninteresting and somewhat unintuitive. Watching Youtube tutorials is absolutely necessary. Baz made a tutorial for almost everything in this program. UI - From what I've seen, most users don't like it. It's messy and looks outdated. Feels laggy sometimes too. Features that would improve the program: - Autoscrolling layers - Additional Layer effects - Additional options for bullet objects - Support for mp3 instead of ogg for bgm, sfx, and voices - Skins - Advanced tutorials - Built in palette tools for sprites Do I recommend this program? I honestly don't know even if it's on sale. Gamemaker is now free and I kinda regret learning to use this instead of that. I'll just give it a YES because an absolute dumb individual like me was actually able to make a game without typing a single line of code!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pixel Game Maker MV is currently priced at 14.10€ on Steam.
Pixel Game Maker MV is currently available at a 83% discount. You can purchase it for 14.10€ on Steam.
Pixel Game Maker MV received 399 positive votes out of a total of 575 achieving a rating of 6.65.
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Pixel Game Maker MV was developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games and KADOKAWA and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games.
Pixel Game Maker MV is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Pixel Game Maker MV is not playable on MacOS.
Pixel Game Maker MV is not playable on Linux.
There are 37 DLCs available for Pixel Game Maker MV. Explore additional content available for Pixel Game Maker MV on Steam.
Pixel Game Maker MV does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Pixel Game Maker MV supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Pixel Game Maker MV does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.
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Online players
25
Developer
Gotcha Gotcha Games,
KADOKAWA
Publisher
Gotcha Gotcha Games
Release
19 Sep 2019
Platforms
Remote Play