Well worth it, and the bugs are-Almost-gone

Pros: The first thing about this program (although engine is a better word) is it's versitility. It is much, much more than a simple RPG maker. It is capable of shooters, puzzlers, and alot more.

The scripting system is it's most powerful function, although very good games have been made with events. (See Durastik's Mini-systems on RMXP.net for good examples)

It takes a little to learn the system, but once you know it, there is no limit to what you can create.

In short, download it, and buy it dagvammit! If you want to complain about it's problems, the best way is to buy the program, therefore increasing the chances of it being better.

The RTP (the reasources that come with the game) are of very good quality, a game made entirely with the RTP is possible, and easy. All you have to add is the story and gameplay. There is a downside though, as there is only one RTP, which is clasic RPG era style, and is very childish. But that really isn't too much of a biggie, there are some very good alternative sprites to kill the childish look, and there is even a more 'realistic' looking version of the RTP. If you want sci-fi, knightblade resources is the best chance of getting the look you want.

Cons: There are a few downsides, there are:

-The Initial learning curve is very steep. Don't expect to have an amazing game straight from the start.

-The RTP is very childish looking, and as they put so much into the single RTP, there isn't anything alternative to calssic RPG era.

-Lack of resources, although this is becomming less of a problem with all the great communities producing great resources.

-The odd bug or 5. There are a few bugs, but they all have fixes.

That's about all the cons there are.

Posted: 06-Nov-2005 11:49:01 PM