RPG Maker MZ

Millions of users have at least once thought about creating their own game. For some gamers, the dream of their own project became the starting point in the study of programming. Many of them became famous developers. But is it possible to create a game without deep knowledge? Well, yes. And with RPG Maker MZ it's quite easy. Especially when it comes to one popular genre.

RPG Maker MZ is the latest version of the software for creating Japanese computer role-playing games. This package is created and promoted by the joint efforts of KADOKAWA and Gotcha Gotcha Games. And its first version saw the light in 1988. And since then the developers regularly update and improve the software, with the help of which everyone can make a high-quality and interesting game.

Early versions of the program came out exclusively for the Asian market and were only available in Japanese. Now RPG Maker MZ can be installed by users from every corner of the world. The set supports 11 languages, including English, French, Italian, and Russian.

Huge possibilities when creating games

With all its simplicity RPG MZ allows you to make real masterpieces. Visually, they'll resemble early Final Fantasy games and other classic JRPGs like Dragon Quest. Thanks to KADOKAWA's software even a newbie won't have a problem creating a simple game. And professional developers can even use the toolkit as a good engine and for flexible customization of their projects.

The new product, which is made on the RPG Maker MZ, gets its own database. Depending on the actions and wishes of the creator of the project, it is filled with all kinds of data collected in separate arrays. First and foremost these are:

• Characteristics and other indicators responsible for the appearance and abilities of the characters
• Additional character's abilities and abilities
• Characteristics and skills of antagonists, including bosses
• Additional abilities like poisoning or slowing down
• Weapons, equipment, artifacts, and other items available to the characters
• Effects and animations
• Chipsets of system settings

If desired, the user can load additional libraries and arrange them into separate data arrays at his discretion. That is, it will be easier for a beginner to use ready-made presets. And experienced developers will have a tool to create a unique game on a ready-made engine.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main positive feature of RPG Maker MZ is the versatility and flexibility of the software. It is valued for such things as:

• Ease of use
• Wide possibilities
• Easy organization of their own chains of events.

All of this in combination allows you to create a project based on the already existing presets, and add something dramatically new, like a unique combat system.

Of the disadvantages experienced developers note the rather simple graphics. Although for some products the visual range is not the most important thing.