ShaderTool

About

ShaderTool is a single player action game. It was developed by Timo Armbruster and was released on October 10, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

ShaderTool is a game development tool that allows users to create shaders using a node-based system and a code editor that supports HLSL and GLSL. It offers real-time shader viewing, drag-and-drop resource import, and Oculus Rift DK 2 support. Additional features include syntax highlighting, template projects, and direct use in DirectX or OpenGL applications.

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

optimization2 negative mentions

Great for beginners in shader writing with good examples and syntax debugging.
The node-based UI design allows for easy manipulation and real-time feedback on shader effects.
Outstanding support from developers who are responsive and actively fixing bugs.

The tool is not well-maintained, with poor documentation and missing features like multi-project support.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to use at times.
Lacks support for Texture3D inputs and OpenGL ES, limiting its usability for certain projects.

optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers effective shader optimization tools, but it lacks essential performance monitoring features, such as FPS logging, which limits users' ability to assess overall performance.
- “Very handy in shader optimization.”
- “- There are no performance tools; even FPS logging is missing.”
- “- There are no performance tools; even FPS logging is missing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The software currently has several bugs, but users appreciate the developers' responsiveness and commitment to addressing issues promptly.
- “The software is still rather buggy, but the developers seem to care, and things are getting fixed quite fast.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the grinding aspect for its efficiency in shader development, as it eliminates tedious tasks and streamlines the process.