001 Game Creator

About

"001 Game Creator" is a software that allows users to create their own video games with no programming experience needed. It features a user-friendly interface, pre-made assets, and tools for customizing game mechanics, graphics, and audio. Users can export their creations for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. However, some users may find the learning curve steep and the software resource-intensive.

Genres & Tags

Educational

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

001 Game Creator is a versatile engine that allows users to create a wide variety of games, including 2D RPGs and platformers, without requiring extensive coding knowledge.
The visual scripting system is user-friendly, enabling beginners to quickly grasp game development concepts and create functional games.
The community is supportive, with helpful resources and templates available, making it easier for new developers to get started.

The engine suffers from a lack of comprehensive documentation and tutorials, which can make it challenging for beginners to learn advanced features.
There are concerns about the outdated interface and limited 3D capabilities, which may hinder more ambitious game projects.
Some users report frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly when working with larger projects or complex scripts.

graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The graphics in this game engine receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the built-in pixel art editor and the vast array of graphical scripting options that allow for creative freedom, others criticize the overall quality and quantity of available graphics, describing them as small, poor, and lacking in variety. Additionally, the interface can be unintuitive for newcomers, and while the engine offers potential for customization, many projects may fall short visually if not handled with care. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant area for improvement, especially for commercial projects.
- “An engine full of possibilities in relation to what can be created, it has a vast amount of graphical script options to satisfy the user's creativity. Users basically don't need to learn any programming language for textual scripts because the graphical scripts are very vast and suggestive. After all, the final look of the game will depend on your graphics if you create any.”
- “You can import your own resources into any project, from sounds to graphics.”
- “It has a nice and easy-to-use pixel art editor which makes it easy to add in temporary graphics for prototyping or even create final pixel art.”
- “For example, if I click on draw (already self-selected fortunately), then I click on the left on 'lower objects' everything is very small, close together. It makes no sense to have such ugly and insignificant graphics. Among other things, there are few objects; in the bathroom, only 8 objects? Too little, why so poor?”
- “This is the number 1 problem: bad graphics, sticky, very small icons, all poor.”
- “This game engine is not a standout for modern game building; most like modern graphics and the pixel art is a little in the past.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The gameplay aspect of the engine is praised for its flexibility and ease of use, allowing both new and experienced developers to quickly prototype and implement complex mechanics through an intuitive drag-and-drop visual scripting system. While it offers a robust toolkit and a wide library of events, some advanced features may still require basic programming knowledge. Overall, users appreciate the engine's capability to create intricate gameplay without the need for extensive coding, making it accessible for various skill levels.
- “If you need to create game mechanics that are not present in the base feature set of 001, it is very easy to build your own systems using custom events and scripting triggers.”
- “The visual scripting system allows you to design complex interactions and mechanics by connecting pre-built logic blocks, saving you the hassle of diving into intricate code.”
- “Even if you're new to game development, the intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics make it easy to get started.”
- “Despite its outdated looks and sometimes clunky mechanics, it lets you make very complex scripts without requiring coding and offers you a lot of toolkit options and assets.”
- “However, it's worth noting that while the tool's visual scripting is powerful, complex projects might still require some basic programming knowledge to fully realize certain mechanics.”
- “If you do not have some budget to spare, you cannot pay for personal training or for custom gameplay scripting.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The optimization of the engine shows a mixed performance profile; while it excels in 2D game development with excellent performance and dynamic resource management, its 3D capabilities are limited and outdated, leading to significant performance issues and lag. Users recommend it for 2D projects but caution against its 3D performance limitations.
- “Well optimized in terms of performance, at least with 2D.”
- “Dynamic resource loading/unloading to improve performance and reduce memory usage for larger games.”
- “Faster performance, especially for 2D games.”
- “While you can create virtually anything you want, that is the one area that is going to annihilate your performance every time.”
- “3D in this engine is still very limited, outdated, and lacks optimization, but combining both 2D and 3D might be interesting enough to give it a shot.”
- “This engine has some unique features; unfortunately, it has very poor performance and causes lag.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the default tracks and the depth of scripting available for customization. Additionally, the game offers a wide range of starting content, including music and sound effects, making it easy for users to import their own assets. However, some users have reported crashes related to exiting the music player.
- “I really like the default music, and the scripting is really in-depth.”
- “From character and level design to music and sound effects, you'll find a range of assets at your disposal.”
- “Vast amount of starting content (graphics, music).”
- “Some crashes occur, a few are random, but most come from how you exit the music player for some reason.”
- “I really like the default music, but the overall experience could be improved.”
- “From character and level design to music and sound effects, you'll find a range of assets at your disposal, but the music could use more variety.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, describing the game as buggy, laggy, and confusing, which detracts from the overall experience. Troubleshooting is noted to be straightforward, but the persistent problems have led to low satisfaction ratings.
- “I tried making a 3D one and it seemed very buggy; perhaps that's my fault?”
- “Slow, confusing, laggy, buggy, expensive, overrated - 2/10 points.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Users appreciate the engine for its strong focus on storytelling and progression, allowing for the creation of unique, narrative-driven RPGs. It is favored by those who prioritize story over graphics and seek more advanced tools than traditional RPG makers.
- “I've used this engine since it first became available on the internet, many years ago, and I've always had fun creating my own games when I felt like focusing on story and progression.”
- “Want to make a large RPG/story-based game and make it unique? With more tools than RPG Maker, this is it.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the narrative.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find that while visual scripting is effective for simple tasks, it becomes tedious and cumbersome when attempting to implement more complex features, leading to a frustrating grinding experience.
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to level up, which is incredibly boring.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its self-contained nature, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the creative process without the distraction of external tools, fostering a deeper connection to their creations.