Is it possible to create a RPG with the Pixel Game Maker?

[Aisu]

Before i buy it for that much money, i wanted to know if i can make a RPG with this Game Maker. Like, is it possible to create skills, character level, equipment and so on.

[hablababla37]

I think the general response to this is "Its kindof possible, with much difficulty."

You would probably have to make a bunch of plugins. But I wouldnt be surprised if someone eventually did it.

[Vileoxe]

RPG Maker MV would be a better choice imo.

[SquarePixel]

The current version of the software has some limitations regarding the scope, but it is a possibility!

[GouFPSx9_TTV]

The answer is yes, but... not with the current tools.
Honestly learn a different program like Game Maker or Godot as you'll be much better suited. Pixel kinda forces you to do things that I simply do not like for rpg development, and if it's an A-RPG just run away from rpg maker.

[Saviliana]

Yes, and you can do it right now. Just bare in mind you have to make many eventing to support the basic things like inventory (doable, just not in an easy way for now because lack of custom scripting.) or battle screens (This tho, is suprisingly easy.).

[無職]

Originally posted by Seraium:

RPG Maker MV would be a better choice imo.

i checked 1800 trial and playable UI HUD were only 2. your eye will be glass doll by stupid effects

and those does cost around 20dollar

and you knew

i stressed

get sunglasses by twin circle effects

you and you

shinning blinking bright wind magic will stab your hole

and i am bored

no more ark please ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ k

[Zill]

Ryuuji, the short answer is Yes...

The long answer involves me telling you it would take time and effort on your part as the community documentation is still being developed. If you want to create a game similar to Secret of Mana, Legend of Mana, or Secret of Evermore, I believe this is the best choice with the caveat that beyond the basic combat system and message/text system, you would need to develop everything yourself or form a small group and develop it(much easier to do things as a team).

If you are looking for a turn based rpg system then RPG Maker series has a solid system already enacted, their Active Battle Systems(ABS) are community developed and I believe the ABS named XAS Hero for RPG Maker VXA is the best ABS for the RPG Maker Series.

Now I believe that the Top Down Example for Pixel Game Maker MV is far better than the XAS Hero system in terms of collision detection, the ability to redefine the boxes, and far less lag during gameplay, it just does not have the premade scripts for an inventory, seasons, ect that the RPG Maker community has, but they can be used as a general guide on how you can go about developing them.

In short if you want a game like Secret of Mana, Legend of Mana, or Secret of Evermore but don't mind developing most of the rpg elements yourself then go with Pixel Game Maker MV(PGMMV). If you want an game such as mentioned above but less work, go with RPG Maker VXA and get the XAS Hero ABS. If you want a traditional turn based or Tactics based RPG go fo RPG Maker MV.
Now mind PGMMV can make a Tactics style RPG as well, it just has not been made yet.


Oh and regardless of which ever program you go with, you will need to learn to play with pixels, gimp is a solid program and free but photoshop always works!

~ Zill