Ever sinceit was announced, gamers have been excited to seeGame Builder Garagecome to theNintendo Switch. The potential to learn game design with the creative flairNintendois known for is certainly worth the hype, with early teaser videos already showing the game has a lot of potential.
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Still, not everyone will want to wait for its release to start making their own games. Nintendo wasn’t the first company to come up with games to make games in however, so gamers have several other options they can play around in.
10Dreams
Dreamscame from some of the same brilliant minds behindLittleBigPlanetand it shows. It came with a built-in title called Art’s Dream that showed players what the engine was capable of but left it up to those that owned the game to create their own content for other players to explore.
The game was praised by critics and players alike and has retained some niche popularity as a way to make unique gaming experiences for the last-generation console.
9TyranoBuilder
TyranoBuilderwas designed to help anyone make a visual novel without having to learn complex programming languages. It has a simple interface that anyone can pick up and use and even comes with some built-in assets for players to start making their first games with.
TyranoBuilderisn’t just all for show either — it has been used to create someexcellent indie visual novelslikePaws & Effect: My Dogs Are HumanandHome Office Hell, andDOBROGNEVA.
8Fighter Maker
Fighter Makerhas had various versions over the years from the one famously released for thePlayStation 1to the more recent ones produced for PC. It’s a perfect way to try making a fighting game for the first time without the complexities of using a game engine likeMUGEN.
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It has even resulted been used to make a fighting game byResident Evil 3: Nemesisdesigner Tomoaki Sugeno. He used the 2002 version ofFighter Makerto createVanguard Princesswhich is considered a hidden gem by many fighting game fans.
7Project Spark
While the online service for the gameis no longer available, anyone that has previously purchasedProject Sparkcan still create games on it due toMicrosoftreleasing it with a special free-to-play model for players. Any previously downloaded creations from other players are also still available to play.
While a little complex, Project Spark had its dedicated fanbase that was incredibly sad to see its original servers shut down. There isstill a small communitythat fervently supports the game and players that purchase the game in disk formcan still even access some of the DLCit originally offered.
6N++
N++originally beganas an Adobe Flash gamenamedNbut has become so much more over the years. It comes with several platforming levels for players to work their way to that could be fun all by themselves but the level editor brings it to a whole new level.
N++ Ultimate Editionis even available for the Nintendo Switch so players can try it while waiting forGame Builder Garageto release.
5Wario Ware D.I.Y.
What’s simpler than making a microgame?Wario Ware D.I.Y.allows players to make their own minigames just like those found in the restWario Warefranchise. The game has a surprisingly robust creation system allowing for a fantastic variety of games — albeit extremely short ones.
The game also does have a single-player mode for players that just want some Nintendo-made fun to play through.
4RPG Maker
There have been over 40 versions ofRPG Makercreated over the years and that doesn’t even include more specific spin-offs likeSim RPG Maker. It’s immensely popular with new and old versions alike being usedto create games to this day.
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There have even been several popular titles created using the engine includingOneShotandTo The Moon. It just goes to show that with the right tools anyone can create a successful title!
3Super Mario Maker 2
The level-making system inSuper Mario Maker 2is impressive all on its own. However, the ability to create Super Worlds is where the game really shines. Players can now live out their dreams of makinga fully functional old-school styled Mario gamewith levels they have created themselves. Some famous YouTubers and other creators have even made their own Super Worlds allowing players to interact with their idols in whole new ways.
2Sound Novel Tsukūru
Sound Novel Tsukūru shows that Nintendo has been trying to help gamers make their own creations since the days ofthe often-forgottenSatellaview. This special cartridge allowed gamers to create their own sound novels. These are different from typical visual novels as they focus on using music to create a specific atmosphere to tell the story.
A similar concept was also released onthe Japanese exclusive Casio LoopytitledLittle Romancewhich has a larger focus on the visual focus of the stories created.
1Minecraft
Players have been able to modMinecrafttocreate entirely new gameswhich shows just how flexible this sandbox game can really be. Even without mods, it’s possible to make some basic contraptions to make simple guessing games or things similar to aChoose Your Own Adventurenovel. It’s the ultimate way for players to make their own worlds for others to explore through at a bare minimum.
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