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Discussion Is this engine great for making games?

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Kingto400

Guest
Hello, I'm completely new to Game Maker and will be my first time. Although I have some questions about the engine. First, I never heard of game maker studio; and heard it's pretty easy to use(That i'm not sure because I never did coding before.),Second,has anybody made games using this engine?(Like on PS4 and Xbox One), and finally, where can I learn GML?
 

Nocturne

Friendly Tyrant
Forum Staff
Admin
1) It's very easy to use:

2) Lots of people have made games with GMS:

https://www.yoyogames.com/showcase

3) Yes. Here are a few:

https://www.yoyogames.com/showcase/13/hyper-light-drifter?iframe=1
https://www.yoyogames.com/showcase/4/orbit?iframe=1
https://www.yoyogames.com/showcase/5/fenix-furia?iframe=1
https://www.yoyogames.com/showcase/118/last-wings?iframe=1

4) GMS2 has a number of tutorial projects that you can download within the IDE, and it also has a comprehensive manual. You can also use this forum, and find loads of videos on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gamemaker+studio+2+tutorial
 
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Kingto400

Guest
Thanx for reply. bythe way, i heard the engine has reference page for codes to put in your game. Is that true?
 
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Kingto400

Guest
Sorry for asking too many questions. I never did coding before.This is my first time
 
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rui.rosario

Guest
So it does tell the codes?
it won't grab your hand and write code for you, but it will teach you or at least explain to you the various functions available as well as some techniques. Pair that with tutorials and you'll have a very good base from which you can develop your skills and build something. And when you tried something but ultimately hit a wall, then the community is here to point you towards the correct direction. Now the best way to learn is by experimenting, so grab a tutorial and open up GameMaker and start learning! :p
 

rIKmAN

Member
Sorry for asking too many questions. I never did coding before.This is my first time
Open GMS2 and on the 'Start Page' click the 'Tutorials' section and follow the "My First Game" tutorial.

There is a DnD (no code) version and a GML (using code) version, they will give you an idea of how GMS works in both modes, how to put together a simple game from start to finish and you can see how you go from there. Once you learn the basics you can build on that and try something a little more challenging each time.

Have realistic expectations, Rome wasn't built in a day! :)
 
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Kingto400

Guest
Rome was never built in a day :D. one last thing, since im learning GML and the Drag'n'Drop is making the game, can i use both GML and D'n'D?
 
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