Grand Designer
- April 13, 2016
- Ignishot
Get on Steam"Grand Designer" is a game that allows players to create an infinite number of procedurally generated planets, nebulae, and asteroids in real-time using the power of DX11 GPU. The game features 13 different noise generators, such as Perlin, Voronoi, and Multifractals, that can be combined to create complex ground structures. Players can also add natural details like oceans, ice caps, desert regions, and clouds to their creations, with adjustable parameters for height, color, and coverage.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Grand Designer Pro is a powerful and versatile tool for creating unique terrains and planets, suitable for both beginners and experienced artists.
- The user-friendly interface and real-time rendering capabilities allow for quick and intuitive planet creation, making it enjoyable to use.
- The software offers extensive export options and the ability to generate high-quality textures, making it a valuable asset for digital artists and game developers.
- Many users have reported issues with exporting files, resulting in blurry textures and a lack of usable output, leading to frustration and refund requests.
- The software has been criticized for its limited integration with game engines like Unreal Engine, requiring manual material setup that can be challenging for those without prior experience.
- Some users have experienced bugs and a lack of updates, which has led to dissatisfaction with the overall reliability and performance of the software.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as potentially appealing for those interested in stylistic and exaggerated art styles, though they may not meet realistic expectations. Users with graphic design experience find the visuals engaging but note that achieving complex scenes can be challenging, requiring significant time investment in tutorials and asset management.
“Totally unrealistic but might be good for more stylistic exaggerated art styles.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users suggest that the atmosphere in Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) could be significantly enhanced by improving the atmospheric scattering shader to better align with Grand Designer's capabilities. Additionally, they request more options in the UE4 sample and increased documentation on cloud and atmospheric scattering techniques to aid those attempting to replicate similar effects in other engines.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about potential bugs, indicating a general apprehension regarding the game's stability.
“I thought it might be buggy.”
“I thought it might be buggy.”
