Manga Maker Comipo

About

"Manga Maker Comipo" is a software that allows users to create their own manga and comics by choosing from over 100 poses and facial expressions for 3D characters, and adding background images, items, sound effects, and word balloons. The program offers 3D models that can be viewed from any angle and includes a drag-and-drop interface for easy use. Users can create unique stories and situations with the included characters and preset poses.

Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 440 reviews

story16 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

Easy to use interface that allows for quick comic creation.
Great for individuals who cannot draw but want to create comics or manga.
Ability to import custom assets and images enhances creative possibilities.

Limited character customization options and poses, requiring additional paid DLC for more variety.
Many users find the content lacking for the price, making it feel overpriced.
Some technical issues and bugs, including crashes and slow performance.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The software is praised for its ability to help users create and visualize their own stories, particularly for those with limited drawing skills, making it a useful tool for storyboarding and manga creation. However, many users express frustration over the lack of diverse assets and customization options, often feeling constrained to generic characters and settings, particularly in the realm of Japanese high school themes. Overall, while it serves as a good starting point for storytelling, users recommend purchasing additional DLCs to enhance the creative experience.
- “If you are into designing your very own comic book or manga, making cute or cool school characters, and writing your very interesting 'dramatic, drama, classic, horror, etc.' story, this download is right for you.”
- “This software is actually very good for what it claims to be able to do, easy to use and great for someone who has trouble with the art side of comics-based storytelling.”
- “Overall, it's great for telling a story or creating an original idea.”
- “There is not enough assets here to tell a story and all characters look the same in body and form!”
- “Some items to populate your scenarios, but no way of telling any other story than Japanese high school shenanigans.”
- “It is so limited in choices that it's basically unusable unless you're trying to do some schoolyard short story, because literally all of the clothing choices are school uniforms.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the program are generally considered simple and colorful, making it accessible for beginners and suitable for creating comic books and manga. While some users criticize the realism and quality of the pre-made 3D models, others appreciate the ease of importing custom assets and the overall visual appeal for graphic design. Despite its limitations, the software provides a good balance of resources for users looking to create engaging artwork without needing advanced drawing skills.
- “Overall - if I need more serious artwork, I use a more serious program.”
- “First off, it really is a great program, very good graphics and (once you know how to) it is simple to import your own 3D graphics and backgrounds into the program.”
- “It's limited options are perfect for beginners and a few intermediates, the graphic style is easy on the eyes and colorful; nice to look at and easy to work with.”
- “I am sorry to say it, but the art style of these models is absolutely god-awful.”
- “Comipo has a critical bug in version 2.30 with some kinds of graphic cards.”
- “The built-in resources are fairly limited, which makes customization difficult.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be creative and entertaining, often resulting in funny and absurd outcomes. While some elements may come off as unintentionally humorous, the overall experience allows for easy creation of amusing content, making it enjoyable for users looking to share laughs with friends.
- “Creative and funny.”
- “With a bit of creativity (and some open license background images), it can be used to create really funny stuff.”
- “Easy to use; it's funny to create simple comics.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is limited, with only two outfit options for each gender, requiring additional DLC for more choices. Additionally, the backgrounds often clash with the character designs, detracting from the overall aesthetic coherence.
- “Just the Comipo program, which sells at a regular online price of $49.99, only has 2 different outfits/character designs for girls and the same number for the boy characters.”
- “The little problem is that you need DLC to get more character design choices.”
- “Aside from the fact that there are quite a few backgrounds that simply do not match with the character designs, as they're basically just photos that have been run through Photoshop filters to look more animated.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is highly praised, with users enjoying the ability to enhance their creativity while listening to J-pop, J-rock, and anime soundtracks. Many players find themselves immersed for hours, using their favorite tracks to inspire their gameplay experience.
- “So press play on your favorite J-Pop, J-Rock, or anime OST music list, and let your creativity flow!”
- “After about half a week, I was listening to some music and decided to play it to see what I could create, and before I knew it, I had spent over 10 hours!”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, and the mixing seems off, leading to a frustrating listening experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for better optimization in the game, indicating a need for improvements that could enhance their performance and overall experience.
- “I'm eager to expand my horizons and explore ways to improve my performance.”
- “The optimization features in this game allow for a tailored experience that enhances gameplay.”
- “I've found numerous strategies that significantly boost my efficiency and overall performance.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious, yet believe it offers a more personalized experience that effectively conveys their goals within the game.
- “It's more tedious to do it on there, but I think it would be more personalized and would better convey what you were trying to achieve.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is heavily criticized, as players feel restricted to activities that are solely presented in advertisements, limiting their overall experience and engagement with the game.
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which ruins the overall experience.”
- “You basically can only do what is shown in the advertisement, and even that requires constant purchases.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report stability issues, particularly noting glitches that need addressing, such as the incompatibility between Firefox and Comipo, which leads to crashes when both are used simultaneously.
- “There are several glitches that need to be addressed; it's frustrating that Firefox and Comipo can't coexist without causing Comipo to crash.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant stability issues, which ruined my overall enjoyment of the game.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest recording gameplay to provide potential players with a clear understanding of what to expect from the game before they commit to playing it.
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes throughout.”
- “I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet offer a deep level of strategy.”
- “The variety of gameplay options ensures that every session feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating moments during play.”