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The '''RPGツクール''' (RPG Tsukūru) / '''RPG Maker''' series are very easy to use [[:Category:RPG|RPG]] making programs mostly for [[:Category:Windows|Windows]], and sometimes for consoles and Japanese PCs. The Windows versions became (beginning with RPG Maker 95) popular outside Japan due to fan translations, eventually leading to them being released in the west commercially, beginning with RPG Maker XP in 2004-05. | |||
The software is generally very easy to use. Programming is done selecting commands from a menu (though since XP they've added different scripting languages you can type in (or copy paste~). Resource editing is possible in ''some'' of the console versions, but on Windows graphics, music, and sound effects, must be made in other software. Though there are plenty of resources supplied with the software. | |||
The software is generally very easy to use. | |||
==English releases== | ==English releases== | ||
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There's a bit of a pattern where each major release gets another standalone update release later (2000→2003, VX→VXAce, MV→MZ). | There's a bit of a pattern where each major release gets another standalone update release later (2000→2003, VX→VXAce, MV→MZ). | ||
===[[RPG Maker 2]]=== | ===[[RPG Maker 2 (SFC)|RPG Maker 2]]=== | ||
The second [[:Category:Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version | The second [[:Category:Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version has [https://www.romhacking.net/translations/417/ an English fan translation]. There's not much reason to play it instead of the other releases, but it's interesting. The games have a darker tone, and play a lot like the earlier ''[[Wikipedia:Dragon Quest|Dragon Quest]]'' games; there's even menu based searching and stair using. The game comes on a [[Wikipedia:Super Game Boy|Super Game Boy]]-esque cart, which takes [[Wikipedia:Satellaview|Satellaview]] memory packs, allowing extra resource data to be downloaded. It's also compatible with the [[Wikipedia:Turbo_File_(ASCII)#Turbo_File_Twin|Turbo File Twin]], which allows game files to be kept off-cart. | ||
===[[RPG Maker 95]]=== | ===[[RPG Maker 95]]=== | ||
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===[[RPG Maker]]=== | ===[[RPG Maker]]=== | ||
RPGツクール3 in Japan. The first version for the [[:Category:PlayStation|PlayStation]]. It's still 2-D, and not that much different than the second SNES game, though it added the ability to make your own graphics, and included more resources. | RPGツクール3 in Japan. The first version for the [[:Category:PlayStation|PlayStation]]. It's still 2-D, and not that much different than the second SNES game, though it added the ability to make your own graphics, and included more resources. It also includes [[Anime Maker]], for drawing your own graphics, and this is compatible with the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation Mouse|PlayStation Mouse]]. | ||
The sequel, RPGツクール4, also a PlayStation game, was never released outside Japan, and is untranslated. Apparently it's the best of the 2D console games, and features ''Final Fantasy''-style combat. | The sequel, RPGツクール4, also a PlayStation game, was never released outside Japan, and is untranslated. Apparently it's the best of the 2D console games, and features ''Final Fantasy''-style combat.<br>Unfinished fan translation: https://www.rpgmmag.com/rmvault/rt4/tools/10/rpg-tsukuru-4-english-patch | ||
===[[RPG Maker 2000]]=== | ===[[RPG Maker 2000]]=== | ||
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===[[RPG Maker 3]]=== | ===[[RPG Maker 3]]=== | ||
Just RPGツクール in Japan, suggesting a relaunch or sorts. Much more focused | Just RPGツクール in Japan, suggesting a relaunch or sorts. Much more focused than the previous PS2 version. Easy to use, though aimed at making only 'medieval' games, with no ability to make resources yourself, though terrain can be modelled, somewhat. | ||
===[[RPG Maker VX]]=== | ===[[RPG Maker VX]]=== | ||
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===[[RPG Maker MV]]=== | ===[[RPG Maker MV]]=== | ||
Released 2015. Changes the scripting language again. Introduced support for playing games in web browsers and with mouse and touch inputs. | Released 2015. Changes the scripting language again. Introduced support for playing games in web browsers and with mouse and touch inputs. Go Switch and PS4 ports. | ||
===[[RPG Maker Fes]]=== | ===[[RPG Maker Fes]]=== | ||
RPG Maker on the 3DS, released in 2017. There | RPG Maker on the 3DS, released in 2017. There was a free program on the eShop people could get which facilitated downloading and playing games. | ||
===[[RPG Maker MZ]]=== | ===[[RPG Maker MZ]]=== | ||
Released in 2020. Brings back the ''autolayers'' some people like from XP (different to how 200x | Released in 2020. Brings back the ''autolayers'' some people like from XP (different to how 200x and MV work). Can import MV projects. Mostly feels like an update that includes features from popular plug-ins, but the changes are pretty neat! | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXUTpei6lwI What’s the Difference Between RPG Maker MV and MZ?] on Youtube. | |||
===[[RPG Maker Unite]]=== | |||
Version that's essentially a [[Unity]] plugin, that no one seems to like. | |||
===[[RPG Maker With]]=== | |||
Console centric for Switch and PS4/5, with online collaboration features. | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [[Wikipedia:RPG Maker|RPG Maker]] on Wikipedia. | |||
* [https://rpgmaker.fandom.com/ RPG Maker Wiki] | |||
* [http://rpgmaker.net/ rpgmaker.net] - The biggest archive of games, and tutorials. The RMN Snews newsletters are/were a decent way to keep up with new releases. | * [http://rpgmaker.net/ rpgmaker.net] - The biggest archive of games, and tutorials. The RMN Snews newsletters are/were a decent way to keep up with new releases. | ||
* [https://www.makerpendium.de/index.php/Hauptseite Makerpendium.de] - Wiki in German. | * [https://www.makerpendium.de/index.php/Hauptseite Makerpendium.de] - Wiki in German. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:02, 18 November 2024
The RPGツクール (RPG Tsukūru) / RPG Maker series are very easy to use RPG making programs mostly for Windows, and sometimes for consoles and Japanese PCs. The Windows versions became (beginning with RPG Maker 95) popular outside Japan due to fan translations, eventually leading to them being released in the west commercially, beginning with RPG Maker XP in 2004-05.
The software is generally very easy to use. Programming is done selecting commands from a menu (though since XP they've added different scripting languages you can type in (or copy paste~). Resource editing is possible in some of the console versions, but on Windows graphics, music, and sound effects, must be made in other software. Though there are plenty of resources supplied with the software.
English releases
For a complete list see RPG Maker series timeline on Wikipedia.
There's a bit of a pattern where each major release gets another standalone update release later (2000→2003, VX→VXAce, MV→MZ).
RPG Maker 2
The second SNES version has an English fan translation. There's not much reason to play it instead of the other releases, but it's interesting. The games have a darker tone, and play a lot like the earlier Dragon Quest games; there's even menu based searching and stair using. The game comes on a Super Game Boy-esque cart, which takes Satellaview memory packs, allowing extra resource data to be downloaded. It's also compatible with the Turbo File Twin, which allows game files to be kept off-cart.
RPG Maker 95
Often called simply RM95, this is the first Windows version, and, unlike the next two on the platform, runs in 640×480 resolution. Otherwise it is quite similar to use.
RPG Maker
RPGツクール3 in Japan. The first version for the PlayStation. It's still 2-D, and not that much different than the second SNES game, though it added the ability to make your own graphics, and included more resources. It also includes Anime Maker, for drawing your own graphics, and this is compatible with the PlayStation Mouse.
The sequel, RPGツクール4, also a PlayStation game, was never released outside Japan, and is untranslated. Apparently it's the best of the 2D console games, and features Final Fantasy-style combat.
Unfinished fan translation: https://www.rpgmmag.com/rmvault/rt4/tools/10/rpg-tsukuru-4-english-patch
RPG Maker 2000
RPGツクール2000 in Japan, and usually RM2k elsewhere. This is where the series really got popular, because of Don Miguel's translation. The community at the time also revolved round his website. The program runs in 320×240, which makes graphic creation mostly easier. It also means a lot of people rip graphics from 16-bit era games. Battles are still Dragon Quest-style, but people have found ways to get round that (and other limitations) with clever use of events.
RPG Maker 2
RPGツクール5 in Japan. Not to be confused with the translation of the second SNES game. This was made for the PlayStation 2, and while the graphics are crude, the program difficult to use, it is really flexible. It works unlike anything else in the line.
RPG Maker 2003
RPGツクール2003 in Japan, and often goes by RM2k3. A tweaked version of RPG Maker 2000, really. Unfortunately it seems a bit rushed, as some features that are added aren't as flexibly/universally controllable as in 2k. There's a side-view battle system, though its kinda broken, so some people still prefer RM2k.
RPG Maker XP
Runs in a higher resolution than the 200x programs, and was officially released in English.
RPG Maker 3
Just RPGツクール in Japan, suggesting a relaunch or sorts. Much more focused than the previous PS2 version. Easy to use, though aimed at making only 'medieval' games, with no ability to make resources yourself, though terrain can be modelled, somewhat.
RPG Maker VX
2007.
RPG Maker VX Ace
2011.
RPG Maker MV
Released 2015. Changes the scripting language again. Introduced support for playing games in web browsers and with mouse and touch inputs. Go Switch and PS4 ports.
RPG Maker Fes
RPG Maker on the 3DS, released in 2017. There was a free program on the eShop people could get which facilitated downloading and playing games.
RPG Maker MZ
Released in 2020. Brings back the autolayers some people like from XP (different to how 200x and MV work). Can import MV projects. Mostly feels like an update that includes features from popular plug-ins, but the changes are pretty neat!
RPG Maker Unite
Version that's essentially a Unity plugin, that no one seems to like.
RPG Maker With
Console centric for Switch and PS4/5, with online collaboration features.
Links
- RPG Maker on Wikipedia.
- RPG Maker Wiki
- rpgmaker.net - The biggest archive of games, and tutorials. The RMN Snews newsletters are/were a decent way to keep up with new releases.
- Makerpendium.de - Wiki in German.
- Oniromancie - French fan hub.
- ツクールweb - Series homepage.
Similar Software
For software that's heavily inspired by the way RPG Maker works. For other RPG Makers see Category:RPG
- EasyRPG - Open-source version of RPG Maker, and tools for playing RPG Maker games on all sorts of not-Windowses, including in a web browser.
- rpgboss - Another program inspired by the RPG Maker series.
- Open RPG Maker - Another tool heavily inspired by RPG Maker.
- WOLF RPG Editor - Single-person, freeware project.
Pages in category "RPG Maker"
The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
