GameMaker 25th Anniversary

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GameMaker 25th Anniversary is a single player casual simulation game with a comedy theme. It was developed by YoYo Games Ltd. and was released on November 15, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

GameMaker 25th Anniversary is a top-down management and strategy game where you run a game development studio. Hire developers, upgrade your office, and choose features to enhance your game engine while keeping your team happy and productive. Engage in various minigames like bug squashing and object repair to progress and celebrate the history of GameMaker.

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humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Cute and fun time management game that is enjoyable for casual gamers.
Offers a nostalgic experience with references to GameMaker and has cool graphics and animations.
It's free and provides a short, entertaining gameplay experience, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Gameplay becomes repetitive and dull after a short time, lacking variety in mini-games.
Click accuracy issues and long animations after mini-games can disrupt the flow of play.
Despite being free, the game feels low effort and fails to engage players, leading to a lack of overall enjoyment.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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37%
38%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the cool and stylish visuals, while others criticize the mediocrity of the 2D graphics and lack of 3D elements, which detracts from the overall gaming experience. Many players feel that the outdated graphics contribute significantly to the game's failure to engage and attract a wider audience.
- “Cool graphics and animation.”
- “Visuals are pleasant and stylish.”
- “3D graphics cards became mainstream around 1995, so there's no excuse for this mediocrity.”
- “25 years and these developers still couldn't figure out 3D graphics that have been around for decades.”
- “In terms of visuals (yes, gaming is a visual medium), this game has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn-off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract players despite having no up-front cost.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game lacks a traditional plot, instead focusing on the development of a game maker app through time-limited quests that feature whimsical names. Players engage in a repetitive whack-a-bug mini-game to conclude each quest, with characters continuing their tasks regardless of missed deadlines.
- “The game showcases the development of a game maker app, introducing new features as quests that are limited by time, while characters continue their journey even after missing deadlines.”
- “Kudos for the quests having fun names!”
- “There's no actual plot; the game showcases the development of a game maker app, with new features presented as quests. However, these are limited by time, and characters continue to progress even after missing deadlines.”
- “Every quest ends with a whack-a-bug game anyway.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's humor, particularly highlighting the amusing flavor texts that add a lighthearted and entertaining touch to the overall experience.
- “The funny flavor texts had me laughing out loud; they really added a unique charm to the game.”
- “I loved the witty dialogue and humorous interactions between characters; it made the experience so much more enjoyable.”
- “The game is filled with clever puns and hilarious scenarios that kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of engagement, with users noting that the poor 2D graphics and repetitive mechanics quickly lead to a sense of boredom and disinterest.
- “Trying to take this seriously as a game, the poor 2D graphics and immediately stale gameplay would make you wish you were doing pretty much anything else right away.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long.”
- “Controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts significantly from the overall experience.”

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GameMaker 25th Anniversary is a casual simulation game with comedy theme.

GameMaker 25th Anniversary is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

GameMaker 25th Anniversary was released on November 15, 2024.

GameMaker 25th Anniversary was developed by YoYo Games Ltd..

GameMaker 25th Anniversary has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

GameMaker 25th Anniversary is a single player game.

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