Clip maker

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Clip maker is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Games For Pleasure and was released on June 24, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"ClipMaker" is a sandbox-style game that allows players to create their own animations and videos using various props, characters, and effects. With a simple and intuitive interface, players can bring their creative ideas to life and share their creations with the community. The game also includes a range of editing tools and options to enhance and customize your projects.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 107 reviews

story3 positive mentions

monetization7 negative mentions

The software offers a vast amount of free content and features, including 4,000 achievements that can be unlocked easily.
The developer is highly responsive and actively updates the software, showing dedication to improving user experience.
Clip Maker is user-friendly for beginners, allowing them to create engaging video clips with a variety of templates and tools.

The user interface is clunky and not intuitive, making it difficult for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively.
There are significant performance issues, including low frame rates and bugs that hinder the creation process.
Many users find the software overly complicated, requiring extensive tutorials to understand basic functions, which can be frustrating.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics quality of the game has received mixed feedback; while it shows significant improvement over its predecessor and offers a wealth of content for scene creation, some users find it lacking compared to genre standards. The software is praised for its potential and features, such as importing custom models and animations, but it still suffers from bugs and performance issues that can strain hardware. Overall, it is seen as a useful tool for smaller animation projects, though it may require further refinement for more extensive work.
- “This is a major improvement on the old version of the game, which had huge performance issues. This game runs at high graphics levels and has so much content to create scenes and animated content. It's almost like a complete game editor with some really cool functions. I haven't gotten right into the depths of this version yet, but I plan to use this software in the future. You can import your own custom FBX files into this and assign them animations or use them in scenes.”
- “Buy this awesome software for your game, video, and graphic design projects.”
- “Clip maker is overall a good animation software for smaller animation clips. You get a ton of scenes, assets, and animations to use, and even the feature to import VRoid models works now. The software itself has great potential, but it does still have a few bugs. However, it is a great tool with a lot of features if you want to do quick renders of artwork and short clips.”
- “However, it falls short in graphics quality and lacks a compelling storyline, unlike its genre counterparts.”
- “Does the developer think if you play a 2D retro pixel asset flip for more than 5 minutes, the graphics magically become better?”
- “Nextly, it causes my 1650 card to run at jet speed like there's a huge draw on the graphics card-- is it trying to run bitcoin mining software or something else or is that just a standard Unity thing?”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of "Clip Maker" has been heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users pointing out the excessive $900 worth of DLC for a product that lacks fundamental game mechanics. Many reviewers feel that the developer's claims of not engaging in a cash grab are undermined by the sheer volume of overpriced content offered for a program that is not even a game.
- “Anyway, here's the real fun part: this is just a cash grab.”
- “The developer claims that they're not making a cash grab with almost $900 of garbage DLC for something that isn't even a game!”
- “Clip Maker is not a game, contains no game loops, and anything with almost $900 worth of DLC is absolutely a greedy cash grab.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is visually impressive and features user-friendly mechanics that set it apart from similar titles, though it lacks the depth found in genre leaders. While it offers an intuitive experience for creating images and clips, some users feel it falls short of being a true game due to the absence of meaningful interactive gameplay and game loops.
- “Visually stunning with user-friendly mechanics, it surpasses other titles in the genre.”
- “Drawing comparisons to other image and clip creation games, 'Kreator Klipów i Obrazów' impresses with its intuitive mechanics.”
- “Unfortunately, make-believe is not enough to turn a software application with no game loops or meaningful interactive gameplay into an actual game.”
- “Innovative, user-friendly mechanics; lacks depth compared to genre leaders.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and a compelling narrative, especially when compared to its genre counterparts. While it offers potential for creative expression and visual storytelling, many users feel it falls short in delivering a strong storyline. Overall, the narrative elements seem to be a weak point, overshadowed by the software's creative capabilities.
- “Clip maker invites aspiring content creators and video enthusiasts to dive into a world of visual storytelling and creative expression.”
- “I think this program has a ton of future in front of it, and I wouldn't be surprised (with such a great person as the sole programmer of this amazing software) that this title will end up on par with Blender in terms of possibilities and certainly a great 'companion' to Blender for anyone interested in creating their own story, movies, fixed images for their own visual novels, etc.”
- “I only got the base package in the hope of creating clips for my YouTube channel and perhaps my own visual story, well, once I get the money together to buy the whole thing.”
- “However, the story lacks depth.”
- “I only got the base package in the hope of creating clips for my YouTube channel and perhaps my own visual story, well once I get the money together to buy the whole thing.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game shows significant improvement over its predecessor, allowing for high graphics settings and extensive content creation capabilities. However, users report performance issues, particularly with low frame rates in certain scenes and freezing when many characters are present, indicating that further optimization is needed for smoother gameplay. Overall, while the software offers great potential, it still faces challenges in handling complex scenes efficiently.
- “This is a major improvement on the old version of the game, which had huge performance issues. This game runs at high graphics levels and has so much content to create scenes and animated content. It's almost like a complete game editor with some really cool functions. I haven't gotten right into the depths of this version yet, but I plan to use this software in the future. You can import your own custom FBX files into this and assign them animations or use them in scenes.”
- “The game performance has improved significantly, where the frame rate won’t get slower even if you place a lot of characters in the scene.”
- “The main issue I had with the clip maker was the performance, where some scenes, such as the Union Market in the building DLC setting, would have a low frame rate. I would have to disable lighting to get a higher frame rate, and the software would freeze if there were a lot of characters in the scene. I'm running the clip maker on an ASUS gaming laptop, which is able to run Cyberpunk 2077 with no problem regarding frame rate or bugs, even on the release date.”
- “The main issue I had with the clip maker was the performance, where some scenes, such as the Union Market in the building DLC setting, would have a low frame rate. I would have to disable lighting to get a higher frame rate, and the software would freeze if there were a lot of characters in the scene. I’m running the clip maker on an ASUS gaming laptop, which can run Cyberpunk 2077 without any frame rate issues or bugs (even on the release date).”
- “The game performance needs improvement; the frame rate shouldn't slow down when placing a lot of characters.”
- “After 70 hours spent using the clip maker, I can say that it is great software for videos. However, it has a few flaws, such as performance issues and a lack of customization, along with some features that are confusing to use.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express deep appreciation for the developers, highlighting the emotional connection fostered by the game and encouraging them to continue their efforts.
- “A heartfelt thank you to the developers; please keep up the good work.”
- “This game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself emotionally invested in their journeys.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected, leaving me with a sense of hope and reflection.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of funny and cringy elements, enhanced by its unique animation style.
- “This game features a hilarious blend of humor and serious moments, making for a uniquely entertaining experience.”
- “The animations are both funny and cringy, adding a delightful charm to the gameplay.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly crafted, ensuring that players are constantly amused.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the program is enhanced by useful tools that allow users to easily add music and voice to their projects, making it ideal for creating short films, advertisements, and music videos.
- “If you want to make short films, 3D advertisements, music videos, or cool TV shows, then this is the program for you!”