GameGuru Classic

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 753 reviews
  • graphics
  • optimization
  • gameplay
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GameGuru Classic is a user-friendly game creation tool, designed to make game-making accessible for everyone. It offers a range of features such as a character creator, model importer, building maker, and a complete scripting language, along with over 6GB of free game assets. The focus is on providing a fun, intuitive experience, allowing users to create their own games quickly and easily, with no technical expertise required.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 753 reviews
graphics21 positive mentions
optimization9 negative mentions
  • GameGuru is easy to use, making it accessible for beginners who want to create their own games without extensive programming knowledge.
  • The community surrounding GameGuru is active and supportive, providing helpful resources, tutorials, and assets for users.
  • The software allows for quick prototyping and level design, enabling users to create playable games in a short amount of time.
  • The engine suffers from performance issues, with frequent crashes and low frame rates, even on capable hardware.
  • Many users report that the AI is poorly implemented, leading to unresponsive or nonsensical behavior from NPCs.
  • The available assets and DLCs can be expensive, and the quality of some assets is inconsistent, often feeling outdated.
  • graphics117 mentions

    The graphics of the game engine are widely criticized for being outdated, resembling visuals from the early 2000s or even late PlayStation 2 standards, which leads to performance issues and frequent crashes. While the graphical menu offers some decent customization options, users often find themselves needing external tools like Reshade to enhance the visuals, as the built-in capabilities fall short of modern indie game standards. Overall, the engine's graphics are seen as a significant drawback, limiting the potential for creating visually appealing games without considerable effort and technical know-how.

    • “The graphical menu is most definitely one of the better things included within the engine as it is easy to use and gives a lot of variety. The way you could make water and the skybox look just speaks for themselves.”
    • “Last but not least, I'd like to say that the visuals rendered by GameGuru have nothing to be ashamed of, with bloom, HDR, light shafts, ambient occlusion, and so on.”
    • “The graphics are horrid, yet I can barely run it on a computer that can run things such as Unity without a smidge of lag.”
    • “The graphics are dated by modern standards, looking like late PlayStation 2 / early PlayStation 3 graphics, but they do the job.”
    • “This software is outdated, has shoddy graphics, and is full of mistakes that, when fixed, lead to even more mistakes.”
  • optimization36 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of this game engine is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, especially when handling detailed open-world maps or multiple assets. Many users find it lacking in comparison to other engines like Unity and Unreal, particularly for lower-end systems, and express frustration over the inability to adjust settings to improve performance. While some updates have been made to enhance optimization, many still feel that substantial improvements are necessary for serious game development.

    • “They have been actively working to improve GameGuru, adding PBR (which helps accurately model the flow of light for more realistic environments), increased optimization (higher frames per second in gameplay), and fixing fundamental bugs before creating new content.”
    • “But the devs are promising to improve performance soon, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and I expect even better things to come.”
    • “Also, the team is currently working on a faster, more efficient engine that will render objects more efficiently, as well as add many performance boosts to it.”
    • “Importing custom assets is needlessly difficult and performance is worse than Unreal or Unity. The baked-in assets are the same quality as free Unity assets, sometimes worse. If you're considering buying this software, I would recommend you go to Bracky's Unity tutorials on YouTube, along with the r/unity3d subreddit to not only save yourself some money as Unity is free, but also to increase the quality of the game you end up making.”
    • “The game engine is based on 'FPS Creator', which is the main reason I bought it. I expected a modern version of it with newer features, but the result is a complete failure, since the engine performance is terribly poor. FPS just slows down when adding simple things to the scene, like a couple of models; even painting the floor with another texture would lead to extreme FPS drops.”
    • “First off, performance is terrible, even after the sought-after performance update.”
  • gameplay26 mentions

    The gameplay aspect of the engine is characterized by its simplicity, making it accessible for beginners and non-coders through easy drag-and-drop mechanics and integrated Lua scripting. However, users note significant limitations in advanced gameplay mechanics, dated assets, and overall quality, often resulting in basic experiences like walking simulators. While the engine allows for quick prototyping and testing, it struggles to support more complex or engaging gameplay, making it more suitable for casual developers or those looking to experiment rather than create polished games.

    • “The interface is easy to use, there's a decent number of assets, and the scripting mechanic lets you play around with gameplay mechanics quickly.”
    • “Easy to understand drag-and-drop mechanics for non-coders, and some great utilities for testing multiplayer games out.”
    • “I would totally recommend it if you want to dive into game development without investing a lot of time learning programming and mechanics on how to operate the game engine itself.”
    • “And yet, under the 20 hours mark I already hit a wall on mechanics that the platform is unable to do.”
    • “Not to mention that the models are crappy, and the gameplay itself will always be awful, no matter how good you make the game.”
    • “The mechanics are painfully simple, and reminiscent of Doom, but in a bad buggy way.”
  • stability25 mentions

    The stability of GameGuru is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezing issues that severely hinder gameplay and development. Many recommend against purchasing the software due to its unfinished state and the lack of reliable functionality, suggesting that there are better alternatives available. While some users find it usable with caution, the overall consensus is that the software is plagued by instability and technical problems.

    • “When I originally wrote the script in Lua to make it work bug-free, it took about 4 or 5 hours and was just over 500 lines of code. Now, I can achieve the same functionality in just over an hour with less than 100 lines of code.”
    • “The stability of the game has significantly improved, allowing for smoother gameplay and fewer crashes.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on stability, making the game experience much more enjoyable without the frustration of bugs.”
    • “As of now, GameGuru is broken, buggy abandonware. Don't buy it.”
    • “Worked on a game for hours and encountered so many issues with the terrible trigger systems. When I used a sound in an image zone, it errored, and when I clicked escape to leave the playtest, it deleted all my progress.”
    • “My main reason for disliking it is that whenever I try to use the building editor, it completely freezes up and refuses to do anything when I attempt to delete a misplaced wall or floor.”
  • story22 mentions

    The reviews highlight significant challenges in creating a compelling story within the game, noting a lack of advanced AI, dialogue systems, and rich narrative features. While the software allows for some customization and scripting, many users feel that it falls short in facilitating a deep, immersive storytelling experience, often resulting in generic plots and simplistic objectives. Overall, it is suggested that those seeking to develop a story-driven game may want to wait for improvements before investing.

    • “It really is up to what you can imagine with this product, that and the time to create a really good rich story.”
    • “Dynamic, progressive environments, constant uncertainty, and distrust in a suspenseful plot aim to make the player feel immersed.”
    • “Imagination, storytelling, and coherent gameplay are all far more important to make a good gaming experience.”
    • “Nice game engine, but it doesn't have a lot of features such as quests or AI dialogue.”
    • “That's right, no advanced AI, no personalized HUDs, menus, item systems, inventory, or storylines.”
    • “This software also lacks the ability to create a story and does not have a story-rich game, which is very important.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with a score of 3/10 indicating significant limitations. While users appreciate the ability to import custom music and utilize a simplified music engine for ambient and background tracks, they find the access to these features somewhat restricted. However, the availability of affordable assets and a supportive community enhances the overall experience for those looking to create unique soundscapes.

    • “There's a nice music engine scoped in, but simplified access is a bit limited at the moment.”
    • “It's easy enough (with some basic math) to get cued ambience/background music fades across a range of tracks, and it's all easily triggered via zones, objects, or even scripted events.”
    • “I must mention the asset store on the GameGuru website; it has an amazing set of music, objects, and packs for a ridiculously cheap price.”
    • “Sound & music: 3/10”
    • “Can I only use the art and music GameGuru brings me?”
    • “Same goes with any music and sounds.”
  • humor7 mentions

    Users find the humor in the software to be a highlight, noting its potential for creating intentionally ironic and amusing games, particularly in a casual or beginner-friendly context. The community engagement, especially through live Twitch streams, adds to the lighthearted atmosphere, with fans appreciating the humorous interactions and entertaining content. Overall, the platform is seen as a fun way to create and enjoy quirky, comedic gaming experiences.

    • “You can make something nice and funny.”
    • “Besides the point, the software is actually pretty good for beginners, and it's great if you want to make ironic and funny trash games, even if it's unintentional.”
    • “It's so funny when you blow up the guys and they go flying and smack into a wall.”
  • monetization7 mentions

    Users express significant dissatisfaction with the monetization practices of GameGuru, feeling misled by advertisements that promise an easy game-making experience. Many report frustration over the lack of community support and perceive the product as a cash grab, leading to requests for refunds and disappointment in the overall value for money. While some acknowledge improvements, the prevailing sentiment is that the business model and marketing strategies need substantial revision.

    • “I have done a lot of sacrifices with GameGuru and even have bought all its assets because I believed in your advertisement!”
    • “However, please don't make a bad game and put it on Steam; make something good, not a cash grab.”
    • “The sales ads didn't mention that, and I didn't manage to find that out until after I'd tried working with the program for 5 hours.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is diverse, featuring a mix of modern, gothic, and chilling environments that cater to various genres, including RPGs and horror. While there are some technical challenges with lighting and scripts, the overall ambiance is promising and effectively enhances the gaming experience.

    • “I'm still fiddling with atmosphere and day/night scripts and have a couple of issues with light source positioning, but it appears that it will do the job.”
    • “There are modern buildings for your present-day adventures, older gothic buildings for the typical RPG, and buildings with an atmosphere that gives you chills for your terrifying horror games!”
    • “I'm still fiddling with atmosphere and day/night scripts and have a couple of issues with light source positioning, but it appears (at this stage) that it will do the job.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is heavily overshadowed by technical issues, including frequent crashes, poor AI behavior, and frustrating modding experiences. Players express feelings of frustration and disappointment due to the game's instability and the challenges faced in customizing their experience. Overall, the emotional engagement is negatively impacted by these persistent problems.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, with concerns that criticism of this feature could lead to permanent bans from moderators, making the experience even more frustrating.

    • “This is very time-consuming and tedious, and since the mods will permanently ban you for any hint of criticism (even for repeating information from their own store page), it might become impossible.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Users express enthusiasm for the character development aspect, highlighting its potential for improvement with the introduction of new features like "character design" and a "particle system."

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