Action Game Maker
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Action Game Maker (Japanese: アクションゲームメーカー, Hepburn: Akushon Gēmu Mēkā) is a game development platform developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games. It belongs to the RPG Maker series which aims to provide user-friendly tools to create games without coding experience through visual scripting.
Development and engine
[edit]Action Game Maker uses the open-sourced game engine Godot. This is the first use of Godot in the Maker series and allows developers to add more complex visual effects, animations, and gameplay as it is more up to date than the previous engines.[1][2]
Action Game Maker is scheduled to be released on Steam on June 16, 2025.[3]
Features and creative potential
[edit]Action Game Maker features a library of assets and customization options, including premade character sprites, background templates, music, and sound effects. Custom-made sprites, animations, and sound can also be imported.
The platform includes drag-and-drop interfaces for level design, AI behavior settings, and game physics adjustment, giving users control over how enemies move, how players interact with objects, and how scenes transition.[4][5]
Action Game Maker builds on the scripting system of Pixel Game Maker MV by utilizing Godot's core functionalities. Actions like displaying text or gauges are now directly tied to Godot's systems, offering developers more flexibility and dynamic control. The introduction of additional features above the Godot's system improves interactivity and ensures compatibility with GDScript, providing a smoother workflow while maintaining accessibility for both visual and code-based development.[6]
User experience and community involvement
[edit]Designed for both beginners and experienced developers, Action Game Maker simplifies the process of sharing creations within its community through direct publishing options, letting creators showcase their games on Steam or distribute them independently. It is anticipated that the platform will support a variety of languages, widening accessibility and encouraging global collaboration and feedback.[7]
At the 2024 BitSummit Drift event, Action Game Maker attracted attention through its teaser trailer, signaling strong interest from the indie development community. The platform's focus on creative freedom with professional-grade tools is expected to appeal to hobbyists and indie developers alike, aiming to establish a community around sharing assets, tips, and user-created mods.[8]
Comparisons and legacy
[edit]As the latest installment in the Maker series, Action Game Maker builds on the legacy of RPG Maker and its spiritual successor Pixel Game Maker MV, which made game creation accessible to many users. While previous entries focused heavily on role-playing mechanics, this entry's focus on action gameplay marks an expansion for the Maker series. This shift also aligns with the growing popularity of indie action games on platforms like Steam, where players and developers can experiment with styles that blend nostalgic and modern game design.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "ツクールシリーズ最新作『アクションゲームメーカー』2025年発売。Godot Engineを採用しさまざまな機能を利用してACTが作れる". 電撃オンライン (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "『ツクール』シリーズ最新作『ACTION GAME MAKER』が2025年発売を目指しPC向けに開発中。ゲーム開発未経験者でも自由度の高いアクションゲーム制作を楽しめるコンストラクションツールの最新作 | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Romano, Sal (2025-02-03). "Action Game Maker launches June 16". Gematsu. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ "ツクールシリーズ最新作『アクションゲームメーカー』2025年発売。Godot Engineを採用しさまざまな機能を利用してACTが作れる". 電撃オンライン (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Steam：ACTION GAME MAKER". store.steampowered.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "ACTION GAME MAKER - Producer Letter #4: ACTION GAME MAKER Visual Scripting - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ Kaan Serin (2024-07-12). "The future of action games looks a whole lot weirder thanks to Action Game Maker, a new tool from the team that fuelled cult classic RPGs like Omori". gamesradar. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "『ツクール』シリーズ最新作『ACTION GAME MAKER』が2025年発売を目指しPC向けに開発中。ゲーム開発未経験者でも自由度の高いアクションゲーム制作を楽しめるコンストラクションツールの最新作 | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ V, Amber (2024-07-12). "RPG Maker devs to release Action Game Maker, a Godot-based toolkit that doesn't require programming". AUTOMATON WEST. Retrieved 2024-11-03.