Game Master Engine

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"Game Master Engine" is a sandbox game creation tool that allows users to design and build their own games with ease. It features a user-friendly interface, a wide range of customization options, and the ability to share and play community-created games. Whether you're a seasoned game developer or just starting out, this engine provides everything you need to bring your game ideas to life.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The software has a lot of potential for creating detailed and immersive maps for tabletop RPGs, with a variety of props and customization options.
The developers are actively engaged with the community, providing support and updates, which shows their commitment to improving the tool.
The free version allows players to join games hosted by a GM who has purchased the full version, making it accessible for groups.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and use effectively, with many users reporting frustration with controls.
Key features like an undo button and the ability to import custom models are missing, limiting the software's functionality and ease of use.
The software is still in early access and has numerous bugs and performance issues, leading to crashes and a lack of essential features for gameplay.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning and cartoonish style, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. Players appreciate the variety of visual elements, including dynamic weather and lunar effects, although some have noted issues with the dice rolling mechanics.
- “The graphics were stunning.”
- “As a player, I believe the graphics are nice and give you a good feeling of the area.”
- “The graphics are amazing, with different weather and lunar options.”
- “I've seen a recent trend of D&D/tabletop map makers trying to outdo each other in appearances and graphics, and it's unnecessary.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players noting that it can heavily tax their PCs, particularly due to issues with grass rendering and performance in expansive builds. Despite recent updates improving the user interface and props, concerns remain about the game's ability to run efficiently, with reports of high GPU temperatures even on lower settings. Overall, many users feel that better optimization is crucial to prevent potential hardware damage and enhance gameplay experience.
- “The recent update changing the UI and improving the props has been wonderful, but I currently worry about its general optimization—this is one of the few games I have that will consistently get my GPU above 70 degrees Celsius, and that's just with low shadows and a 40x40 map.”
- “Some maps definitely pushed my PC; we figured out that especially the grass was affecting performance.”
- “One downside, though, is the optimization. It can get a little rough, especially when you're trying to build entire spread-out towns.”
- “I genuinely enjoy this tool, but it needs to be better optimized because I can see it burning people's GPUs out if they don't have exceptional cooling.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its excellent settings and the engine's capability to create detailed buildings and dungeons, making it a valuable tool for artists seeking inspiration. Users appreciate the ease of assembling visually appealing scenes quickly, with a variety of options to enhance the overall ambiance.
- “The atmosphere settings are excellent, and the engine is well suited to creating buildings and dungeons with multiple flat floors.”
- “Even if you don't like D&D, it's excellent for building atmospheric scenes that you can use as an artist for inspiration or to draw over and add your own original characters.”
- “You can already put together a really nice scene in a few minutes, and the scenery and atmosphere can look really good.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting issues with audio functionality and describing the tracks as generic. However, there is a suggestion that enhancing the music alongside other audio elements could significantly improve the overall experience and broaden its appeal to players and DMs.
- “The music tracks are generic but fit well with different scenarios, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “An initiative tracker combined with combat effects and music would elevate this game significantly, appealing to thousands of players and DMs worldwide.”
- “The audio didn't work either... music, etc. Just a bad experience as far as trying to make any game goes.”
- “- Generic music tracks for different scenarios.”
- “An initiative tracker along with combat effects and music would turn this game into something else entirely and appeal to thousands of players and DMs across the world.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story aspect is viewed as an introductory experience rather than a fully developed narrative, with users appreciating the potential for storytelling through innovative features like invisible support planes and placeable sounds. While the current state may not feel complete, it invites players to engage with the evolving narrative.
- “I would say give it a try, but don't grade it as a completed project; grade it more as an introduction to the story that has yet to be written.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, rendering it devoid of traditional gaming elements. However, there is a mention of a potential toggleable snap-on mechanic for objects, which could offer some interaction.
- “- possible toggleable snap-on mechanic for objects”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is criticized due to numerous bugs in the map-making tools and certain environmental items, which detracts from the overall experience, especially as the focus shifts to multiplayer features.
- “They're pushing multiplayer while the map-making tools are still extremely buggy and just don't make sense.”
- “A few items are buggy in the environment.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and time-consuming, particularly when it comes to manually placing and editing models to achieve desired results, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I didn't even get around to mentioning this to my players after I saw the fact that I have to manually place all the models I want and then edit them in painfully tedious ways to get the walls to look proper and functional.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the ironic absence of 3D dice, which is amusing considering that the game's concept revolves around them. This unexpected twist adds a layer of comedic value to the overall experience.
- “The absence of 3D dice is kind of hilarious, given the whole point of this product.”

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