RPG Maker MV was born to fulfill the desire of creating an original RPG games without programming knowledge. Four years have passed since the release of the previous RPGMAKER, VX Ace. The landscape of gaming, especially for RPGs, has changed greatly. So did the needs of users. With the latest installment, RPG Maker MV allows the dreams of many of its fans to come true! It can now create RPGs for Windows, MacOSX, Android or iPhone!
Features and Highlights
SAMPLE DATA INCLUDED
To help everyone create a game easily, we included some sample datas that you can easily use! We have over 100 Sample Maps, Character Generator Parts and more! RTP is now integrated in the engine to save the users trouble.
JAVASCRIPT TO CREATE COMPLEX GAMES
It uses the well known JavaScript, in combination with HTML5 export. By mastering Javascript, you will be able to change the game to your liking, from Battles to Menu UIs. This feature is oriented to experienced developers. You now have the ability to control all parts of the game. No more hidden classes!
MULTIPLATFORM DISTRIBUTION & MAC SUPPORT
You can now create your own RPG Maker games on Macintosh. It will be released at the same time as the Windows version. RPG Maker MV users will be able to build games for all platforms.
MOUSE & TOUCH INPUT SUPPORT
Tired of doing all actions via the keyboard? You can now play your RPG with your finger on touch devices, and mouse on computers.
BATTLE SYSTEM MODES
With a tick of a checkbox, you can switch from the classic Front View Battle to Side View.
THREE MAP LAYERS
Game Maker has an automated upper layer to make it easy to create and edit elaborate maps!
HIGHER SCREEN RESOLUTION
The previous RPG Maker's screen resolution was 544x416 pixels. RPG Maker MV's screen resolution is now 816x624 pixels. The size of all graphical assets (including animations) are now 1.5 times the previous versions of the program. For example, characters used to be 32x32, and now they are 48x48.
INTRODUCING PLUGIN MANAGER
By adding js files in the project's plugin folder, you will be able to select the plugin in the Plugin Manager. You can see script details, script parameters and the ability to set it ON and OFF. Using Plugin Manager will be much easier to use than the old format. Allowing minimal user interference to prevent errors and easily order the scripts than the previous makers.
EVENT SEARCHER
One of the missed functions from RPG Maker 2003, The Event Search function is back! The bigger your game gets, the more Variables, Switches and Events you'll use. It quickly becomes harder to manage and find specific parameters. Using the Event Search tool will allow you to save time and quickly see all instances of a particular variable or switch!
Note: 20 days trial version.