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I made a game engine by myself. It's actually based on GameMaker, but the programming language is C#. I have copied (and actually still doing this, as this project is not finished yet) all of the GML functions and variables to C# (for example, bool PlaceMeeting<T>(double x, double y), void In…
NOTE: This is actually a game that I published right before COVID hit, but which didn't end up taking off all that much due to the pandemic. I'm hoping to show it some love by posting it here on the forums, since I think it has a lot of charm and niche appeal which deserves the chance for another l…
@undefined Hello, I am a Unity programmer who is interested in the project. The premise sounds good and interesting. i Would like to get more details on it and help make this project a reality, if possible.
I’ve always wanted to tell a story that’s so tragic and moving. A story that could bring the characters to life and people can relate to . The game will be an RPG and I would like for it to be in the style of earthbound or a modern pixel art game. Any developers that are interested please reply to …
View the original blog post here: How to Make Pong with Gamemaker Studio 2 (2020)
You just picked up GameMaker Studio 2 and you want to make your first game.
Well, Pong is the perfect project to start with.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this tutorial:
- GMS2 basics: sprites, objects, rooms, events, layer…
Hello i am part of a small game developement group looking to add a second coder to magiloco.
a magical girl gangster rpg. with management aspects and suikoden like battles and gang war elements.
We got alot of art ready . the story line for half of the game is mostly ready we got some music
And…
YoYo Games has made available the GameMaker Studio 2 v2.3 Beta. This update includes:
- new Sequences and Animation Curve asset types
- a streamlined project format
- the resource tree is now the Asset Browser with new ways of creating, managing, tagging, and filtering your assets
- many GML changes introduced…
Hi guys,
This game is pretty simple but it is my first attempt at a finished game and would love any and all feedback ?
There is a trailer available here:
You tilt your phone to control the ball and collect and upgrade perks to help you get a higher score.
It is really fun to try to beat y…
josemv said:
what it's the simplest tool to prototype games?
A lot of tools. Start from simple 2D games. Python is great language for learning programming. You can find a lot of books here: http://inventwithpython.com/
For example, this book is awesome: Program Arcade Games: With Python and Pygame 4th…
And so we return for another week of #screenshotsaturday.
With the core mechanics all implemented, I’ve now turned my focus onto polishing up the code and fixing bugs. In order to do this, I have moved over to GameMaker Studio 2 and abandoned the old engine. This has led to a few capability issues b…
On the last day of winter discounts, do not miss
38 minutes ago, Velvet said:Ohhh I see! Thank you very much for the clarification.
And yes I'm aware of the legal aspects of private servers, but given that the game shut down and that the developers team disbanded I'm positive there's harm in doing a small serve…
This article was originally posted on LocalizeDirect's blog
Ever thought about expanding your game to the MENA region but not sure where to start? Try Turkey first. It’s very much a mix of East and West, it is also the most developed games market and the video game centre of MENA. Previously…
okay thanks.
It's 1993 and you play as a deranged LAPD detective whose colleague got murdered. Get revenge by slaughtering half of the underworld in this retro, ultra-violent, side-scrolling shooter. Aggression and speed are the only elements that will keep you alive. Variety of weapons and an amaz…
Presenting Bunninja
Bunninja is set in a subterranean world where animals have built their society. One day, for a mysterious reason, everything starts to collapse and demons rise from the depths below. As one of the last ninjas, you must set out to explore this big kingdom to find the truth an…
I fail to find the youtube video where they (author and commenters) about "Game Designers" who are in reality "Story Tellers". Puzzles for my intellect, racing for adrenalin. The combination (super mario): fun. I stopped playing story based games after monkey island II because of the disapointin…
Project Name: Rise of the Betrayer
Program/Language: Game Maker Studio 2 using GML
Current status: All Tilework is done, Demo is near completion with Enemys, Bosses, Weather, Day/Night
Website and video devlo…
Thank you for your support, we just released the full game!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1026160/Misadventures_of_Laura_Silver_Chapter_I/
Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, 1935.
During the interwar period, detective and gun enthusiast extraordinaire Laura Silver …
42 minutes ago, a light breeze said:Looks like you really, really want people to know who is on which team. I assume that the reason why you need spell out which is the red team and which is the blue team is so that you can accommodate colour-blind players. If that's the case,…
a variety of pixel art
And yes, the first approach is a simplified version of the second approach. It is missing key features needed to avoid jittering and to let shapes stack nicely in piles.
Moving to the correct forum. Oksikosh, check the many Marketing threads here in the Business forum.
Especially Devian's March 20 thread, "Selling Hyper Casual or Casual Mobile Games"
The purpose of this demo is to show what the game will be like and gather early feedback.
Feedback form:
To complete the demo content, obtain a full set of iron equipment, cape, sash, and amulet.
Note:…
If you haven't heard about Breakout: The Dark Prison by now, then you've most likely been living the life of a recluse. In short, Breakout: The Dark Prison is the AAA game that comes to Android/iOS this summer. Trut…
Breakout: The Dark Prison is the ultimate ARPG experience in 2019 for mobile phones. It’s created with the idea of offering you a way to explore new locations, eliminate enemies and stay alive through the entire process. The game has tons of loot and that means you will be able to customize the w…
Have you ever played a hack-and-slash video game? If no, then maybe this game is for you. In the game, you will experience a perfect mixture of action, adventure, and third-person exploration gameplay elements. I was heavily inspired by this game upon watching its trailer on YouTube. The trailer…
Breakout: The Dark Prison is due to release in the summer of 2019. Moreover, this exciting ARPG will enter a rapidly growing market. In recent years, the sub-genre has seen a slew of releases — some of which stand-out as household titles. In truth, the ARPG format is a niche bracket. Especially …
Breakout The Dark Prison is an immersive role-playing action adventure game developed by Latersoft. All in all, "Dark Prison" impresses thanks to its rich cinematic story and impactful narrative. Additionally, the streamlined UI cultivates a user-friendly experience. All the while, its depth of …
The zombie survival horror genre is a sub-niche that has gained immense popularity during the last decade or so. Partly, because of "The Walking Dead," a television series that raised the profile of zombie-themed media as a marketable product. Though that could well be true, there are many games…
To all the amazing gamedevs out there, time for some more great tips from our fellow developers on Twitter. Grab a cup of joe or whatever you like to sip, and enjoy.
https://devdog.io/blog/10-best-unity-tips-for-game-developers-78/
A long journey coming to an end, after almost three years in development Uagi-Saba is releasing into full access on Steam. Uagi-Saba will release in four days, November 30th. I will be patching this evening with the end game story content, the new achievement screen and the gene pool scree…
The Rundown
Been working hard lately on the next big patch for Uagi and I wanted to run some things by everyone. This is not really a patch post but an announcement to discuss the plans for Uagi in the next few months, a road map some would call it.
My current goal is to release Uagi int…
Hey All,
Just wanted to share a juicy update of what I am currently working on. 1 of the new game modes for 1.6 is called “Roll and Throw”. In this game mode you play the game with Chemo Balloons as your weapon in place of the Bat. Still a WIP but wanted to show you what it will be like. I’m…
Just submitted a quick update to the AppStore. This makes the game compatible with iPhone X, XS, and XS Max. It will now use the whole screen.
Will be submitted to apple today. Here are the notes:
HUGE UPDATE:
New Additions:
- Added GameCenter Compatibility!!
- Achievements have been added
- 13 achievements worth 725 points
- more to be added in following updates with new content
- 13 achievements worth 725 points
- Leaderboards have been added
- With the addition of Leaderboards…
- Achievements have been added
Hey All,
The update has been submitted to Apple!
Here is the changelog of all the changes. It turned out to be a pretty big update.
Next update will focus on integrating GameCenter, Leaderboards for Endless Runs, Cloud backup, and Achievements!!
Game is Completely and Full…
Hey All,
This update was mostly focused on the MFI Controller. The game was playable using the controller at launch but was limited to just controlling the main character. Now the game is FULLY compatible with the controller.
You can play the whole game, control menus, buy items, etc WITHOUT EVE…
YoYo Games, the studio behind leading 2D game development engine GameMaker Studio 2, today announced the launch of its Creator Editions for Windows and Mac, a new easy to learn package that has been specifically designed for first time game makers, both young and old. With the Creator Edition, u…
GameMaker Studio 2 is now available on macOS. First launched by YoYo Games in March 2017, GameMaker Studio 2 has been steadily supported after its debut and is ready to take the next step by opening game creation even further with the Mac Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
YoYo Games …
sProfessional, amateur and student developers focusing on the Mac platform will now have access to the robust features and tool sets YoYo Games, creator of GameMaker Studio 2, put together in this latest iteration on the popular platform.
GameMaker Studio 2 on Mac OS is completely on par wit…
YoYo Games is expanding the ways in which professional developers can get their hands on GameMaker Studio 2. The engine is now available as a console-only license and an all-in-one Ultimate license. Both the Console and Ultimate versions require users to be officially registered developers on al…