Can i use this software to create a horror-game?

[OhioBiest]

Im asking cause i dont really want to create a rpg and im not sure if a horror theme is working good with this software because of all the rpg elements this software seems to have. For example: I dont want fights like in the trailer or a skill system but can i get my character then get hurt by monsters or something?

[Ivar]

There is a ton of things to achieve through just the event system that the software has. Things like the battle system are changable through scripts. You can even develop an action combat system, although the software isn't particularly designed for that. There are quite some royalty free scripts found online and also quite a few that ask for a small, but fair, price to be used.

As for your example of getting hurt by monsters. I assume you mean something like walking through a certain area and then a monster pops up, screams, touches you or anything like that? Yes, that is easily done by the events system. There are plenty of commands for that.

So yes, although it will require some slightly advanced knowledge of the mechanics of the engine and some creativity, it is possible to make a horror-game.

[Marquise*]

Errr... Right now THERE is TONS of folks who do horror oriented games . ^^

[OhioBiest]

Ok, thank you guys ^^

[Nefiji]

Of course you can. I remember a RPG Maker 2000 game that scared me to a good degree when I was a child. It's called Dreamland R: Final Mix - originally in german, but there are english translations. You could watch gameplay videos of it or any other recommended horror RPGM game if you need inspiration.

But I have to bring up that creating such a game will need a lot of custom input, like appropriate scripting, sprites and music i.e.

[OhioBiest]

Ok thank you :)

[Ubiquity]

I'm making a horror game with this right now.

If you want some inspiration for horror games made in various RPG Makers then I reccomend Ib, Mad Father, and Witch's House. Those ones are typically popular in terms of RPG Maker horror games along with another one called Misao, but I've never played that one.

[OhioBiest]

Alright thanks i will definitely have a look at these games :)

[INFECTiON_]

Theres a bunch of assets and scripts around online that are good for horror type games. I was working on a Silent Hill 3 demake for a bit and was using a script that made the movement like a survival horror where you just moved forward/back and left and right made you turn, then I had some script where guns had magazine sizes, so attacks and skills with guns needed bullets. Hmm now I kinda want to mess with that project again.

[Marquise*]

Not to mention the joy to mod to the worst existing assets ;)

[Smug Devil]

If you can make a horror, one hundred times yes
If you can't, yeah you probably could

[Konachibi]

Surprised how nobody has mentioned the most popular RPG Maker horror game, Corpse Party:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywW4vkn5PuM

It did so well Square Enix bought it, made a sequal, now it has mangas and an anime and has been released on multiple platforms.

[Marquise*]

Ah YEAH! I remember THAT one! ^^

[Ubiquity]

Ah, I forgot about corpse party 'cause I never played that one. I only know Misao because of a Let's Play. Actually, I did see a bit of the original CP in a Let's Play, but at least the older version just kinda bored me because all of the environments looked to similar. Gotta say that Ib is my favorite of the batch. Heck, it's the reason that I got RPG Maker to begin with.

[Konachibi]

Well Corpse Party is set inside a haunted school and schools aren't known for their extravagent visual architecture. What makes Corpse Party shine though is the excellent writing and voice acting. I never thought I could be scared of a 16-bit video game till I played it.
If you're gonna make a horror game in RPG Maker, play through CP first, it'll really help to see what can be done with the engine.

[Mystix]

I had started on a game with a bit of a 'horror' and nior theme.
You can currently download & play 'chapter one' for free if interested:
http://itlurks.com