Suitable for ages 4+
Do you want to develop computer games without spending countless hours learning how to become a programmer? Then you've come to the right place. GameMaker allows you to make exciting computer games, without the need to write a single line of code. Making games with GameMaker is a lot of fun!
For those new to GameMaker or just wanting to try it out, GameMaker Lite is for you! Using easy to learn drag-and-drop actions, you can create professional looking games within very little time. You can make games with:
Backgrounds, Sprites and Images
Animated Graphics
Basic sound functions, Special effects, 3D music, CD music
Even 3d games!
And when you've become more experienced, there is a built-in programming language which gives you the full flexibility of creating games with GameMaker.
GameMaker Lite version contains most of the functionality that allows users to create games. Games created with the Lite version display a small GameMaker advertisement during the loading of the game, while games made with the Standard version remove this.
If you enjoy GameMaker and feel ready to move to the next level, you can upgrade to GameMaker Standard! By upgrading you get the following features;
* GameMaker logo is not shown when running a game.
* No GameMaker TV logo.
* No Ad on exit of your game.
* Popups upgrade reminders removed.
* Color blended sprites.
* Additional options in the sprite and image editors.
* More actions e.g. CD music, rotated text, and colorized shapes.
* Special sound effects and positional sound.
* Create splash screens with movies, images, web pages, text, etc.
* A particle system to create explosions, fireworks, flames, rain, and other effects.
* Advanced drawing functions including example colorized text and textured polygons.
* Create 3D games.
* Multiplayer functions allowing you to create network games.
* Define your own room transitions.
* Create, load, and modify resources whilst the game is running.
* Create and use data structures.
* Functions for motion planning.
* Include additional files in the game executables.
* Use extension packages.
* Define your own trigger events.
* Game collaboration tools.
Requirements:
Any modern PC running Windows XP or later
DirectX 8 compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory
Pentium or equivalent processor
DirectX 8 compatible sound card
156 MB of memory or greater (noted only in official Game Maker help file documentation)
800×600 or greater screen resolution with 16-bit or 32-bit colors
