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001 Game Creator

76%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
optimization, music
76% User Score Based on 340 reviews

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"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 340 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • 001 Game Creator is user-friendly and great for beginners, allowing users to create games without extensive coding knowledge.
  • The engine offers a wide range of features and templates, making it versatile for various game genres, including 2D and 3D.
  • The community is supportive and helpful, providing resources and assistance for users navigating the engine.
  • The documentation is sparse and often outdated, making it difficult for new users to find the information they need.
  • The engine has performance issues, particularly with 3D capabilities, and can be buggy, leading to crashes and data loss.
  • There is a significant learning curve, and some users find the interface cluttered and not intuitive, which can hinder the development process.
  • graphics
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this game engine receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the small, cluttered icons and limited object variety as poor and unattractive. However, the engine offers a robust graphical scripting system and a built-in graphics editor that allows for creative freedom, making it easier for users to import and create their own graphics. While some appreciate the nostalgic pixel art style, others feel it falls short of modern standards, leading to a reliance on stock graphics that can result in formulaic game designs.

    • “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. 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.”
    • “This is the number 1 problem: bad graphics, sticky, very small icons, all poor.”
    • “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.”
    • “This game engine is not a standout for modern game building; most players prefer modern graphics, and the pixel art feels a little outdated.”
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this engine is highly 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 wide range of pre-built events and tools, users can also create custom systems using scripting triggers, although some advanced features may require basic programming knowledge. Overall, the engine is considered capable of supporting intricate gameplay designs without the need for extensive coding, making it accessible for various skill levels.

    • “Even if you're new to game development, the intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics make it easy to get started.”
    • “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.”
    • “I haven't found a more flexible engine (short of maybe Unity, which still requires extra licensing) to quickly piece together scenes and basic mechanics to sketch out game ideas without diving into a million menus.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The most important: if you do not have some budget to spare, you cannot pay for personal training or for custom gameplay scripting.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the engine shows a mixed performance profile; it excels in 2D applications, particularly with the latest Visual Basic update (17.6.4), which enhances performance and includes DirectX 11 support. However, 3D capabilities remain limited and outdated, leading to significant performance issues and lag. Dynamic resource loading features are present to help manage memory usage for larger games, but overall, the engine struggles with optimization in 3D environments.

    • “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
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 vast array of starting content, including music and sound effects, and allows for easy import of additional 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.”
    • “The music aspect lacks variety and can become repetitive quickly.”
    • “While the default music is decent, it doesn't offer enough depth or engagement to keep players interested.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, describing the experience as slow, confusing, and buggy, particularly when creating 3D content. Troubleshooting is noted to be straightforward, but the overall performance is perceived as lacking, leading to low ratings.

    • “Slow, confusing, laggy, buggy, expensive, overrated - 2/10 points.”
    • “I tried making a 3D one and it seemed very buggy; perhaps that's my fault?”
    • “So troubleshooting things is incredibly simple.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the engine for its strong focus on storytelling and progression, allowing for the creation of unique, large RPGs without being hindered by graphical limitations. It is seen as a powerful tool for those who prioritize narrative in their game development.

    • “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 forgetting the graphical aspects and wanted to focus 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.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find that grinding in the game can become tedious, particularly when dealing with more complex tasks, as the visual scripting system is only effective for simpler tasks. This leads to frustration as players must invest significant time and effort to achieve their goals.

  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the provided text, which focuses on the self-contained nature of the gg maker engine for game development. Therefore, no specific emotional responses or experiences are highlighted in this summary.

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