GameLooper

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***GameLooper is a complete platform for easy game development*** With GameLooper desktop app, you can create any kind of 2D mobile games by using drag & drop user interface. Then you can simulate your games with GameLooper mobile app. ***Share your game prototypes with friends*** You can share your GameLooper games with friends before they are ready to be published on the Apple App S…

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Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

music3 negative mentions

GameLooper is a great tool for beginners, providing an easy drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create simple mobile games without prior coding knowledge.
The program includes helpful tutorials that guide users through the game creation process, making it accessible for those new to game development.
It offers a unique opportunity to test games on mobile devices, which is a significant advantage for aspiring game developers.

The export process is misleading, requiring users to pay a substantial fee to publish their games, which many reviewers feel is a scam.
The software is limited in functionality, with many users reporting bugs, poor stability, and a lack of support for various file formats.
Overall, GameLooper is seen as too simplistic for experienced developers, lacking the depth and features needed for serious game development.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The music aspect of the game engine received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users criticizing its poor design and lack of organization for audio files. Reviewers noted the absence of standard features like customizable file paths and the confusing distinction between basic and pro modes, which detracted from the overall experience. Additionally, there were concerns about the engine's handling of audio formats, with a preference for ogg over mp3 for better quality and compression.
- “Most game engines use OGG for music due to its higher quality with higher compression and sound effects in WAV to make it load faster.”
- “To clarify what I mean, music is very often in OGG due to it being able to compress below 128 kb/s without losing much quality, while MP3 has issues going below 256 kb/s without losing anything in quality.”
- “Music: 2/10. I didn't even know it could get this bad.”
- “You can't have one folder for sprites, one for music, etc. If you start to work with larger projects, I can imagine it getting really messy.”
- “All sprites, music, and other files you are working with need to be dumped in the root of the project folder.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users rating them as terrible (2/10) and suggesting that those seeking advanced visuals should look elsewhere. However, others praised the game for its renowned graphics and significant improvements over its predecessors, highlighting robust customizability as a strong point.
- “With renowned graphics and robust customizability, it succeeds its predecessors by leaps and bounds.”
- “Graphics: 2/10 terrible”
- “If you want advanced graphics... not recommended.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of functionality and engagement, drawing unfavorable comparisons to poorly received games like Hong Kong 97 and Desert Bus. Users report issues with accessing game mechanics and menus, making it difficult to assess the gameplay experience effectively.
- “I don't know what experience they have, but it sure is nice to be able to hand someone your phone during a pitch and say, '... and here is something we threw together to show how the 'x' mechanic will work.'”
- “Gameplay: 3/10. It's like the action of Hong Kong 97 and the suspense of the Desert Bus minigame from Penn & Teller's Smoke & Mirrors.”
- “I am unable to check if my mechanics work; the menu doesn't come up with a play button for me.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the simulator for iOS includes in-app purchases and an option to remove ads, which some users perceive as a cash grab, while others find it acceptable.
- “This feels like a cash grab.”
- “The simulator is alright, but the in-app purchases and ads really detract from the experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story has been widely criticized, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction and labeling it as poorly written and unengaging.
- “Story: 1/10, god awful. Who wrote this?”
- “The plot is predictable and lacks any real depth.”
- “Character development is non-existent, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While users report that the game has several bugs and missing features, the developers are proactive in addressing these issues and offer strong support to the community.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “There are still many features that are buggy or just missing, but the devs are eager to solve them and they usually provide really good support to the users.”