Game Maker Compilation Post #3

Guess what time it is! Filly Twilight knows... Anyhow, I'm not feeling particularly verbose today, so I'll get right down to it. 

From projects bordering on professional to amateur fan games put together in basements late at night, the Game Maker comp has it all! Four today, hit 'em up after the break!

Project Dash Demo

Okamikurainya's Project Dash is a promising Rainbow Dash platformer that might just soon outgrow the confines of this post. Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way through a couple of neatly styled levels at the beginning of what will eventually become a much larger world map. Collecting gems fills the meter at the top of the screen, giving you the power to fly and eventually perform a sonic rainboom. The most recent project update occurred earlier today, so head over and be one of the first to try out the newest release!

Bonus: hitting the insert key on the world map screen and typing "MLP8BIT" allows you to replay levels from Adventure Ponies!

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End of Chaos

Chocolate rain, Dali's bunnies, and Twilight Sparkle blasting things with lasers. I really don't think I have to do much more than that to pitch this one. ToCoool's End of Chaos is one of the most reviewed games to come out of My Little Game Jam - play and comment on it via the link above!

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Key of Darkness - the Toothblade

Ooooh, Game Maker Studio. Fancy stuff, this. Created with custom resources of all sorts, influxWishdream's My Little Game Jam submission is artistically quite a feat for 48 hours. With your trusty toothblade at your side, venture forth to the gates of Tartarus as Colgate!

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Legacy of the Pony

Noon Anna has unfortunately ceased development on Legacy of the Pony, a black and white Legend of Zelda-themed dungeon crawler. However, what remains is still an impressive example of what can be accomplished in Game Maker. There's plenty of game here, and it's certainly worth downloading if you're a fan of the retro style.

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Want to see a game featured in the next Game Maker comp? Email me directly, or hit it up our submission page. Happy gaming!

Game Maker Compilation Post #2

It's that time again! If you guys continue to appease me, I'll grant you more posts full of games. 

For those unaware, the Game Maker Compilation Post shows off games created with the engine Game Maker. While the program has it's limits, and the free version makes it difficult to package and distribute games online, it's easier interface offers great opportunities to new game developers. This compilation is dedicated to showing off every game, without the harsh critiques we sometimes give in reviews - however, many of these games are impressive in their own right.

I've got three for you today - one older, and two new games currently being developed. Check them out after the break!

Muffin

For some reason, this neatly styled little arcade game puts me in mind of those old car racing games where you have to reach each checkpoint before time runs out or put in more quarters. Muffin, by DoctorKitsune, features a variety of different modes centered around getting Derpy to her muffins as fast as possible, a cause I wholeheartedly support.

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Precure Magica: Deconstruction of Discord

Dialga Brite is at it again! Although we mentioned this one during a Pon-E3 compilation post, the project has grown since. As I'm clueless when it comes to Madoka Magica, I was a little lost when it comes to the story - however, I'm assured it does indeed feature ponies. Download it above, or hit up their Facebook page for more info!

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Luna Zero Mission

I'm sure some of you out there have been jonesing for a pony crossover game with Metroid: Zero Mission. If so, Cadance the Sniper has just the project for you! (If not, and you like blasting things with Woona-bolts, you might still be in luck.) The game's still in the earlier stages of development, so scan the ReadMe file included in the download and send him some feedback if you're so inclined.

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As always, if you'd like to see a game featured, hit up our submission page. Feel free to send us anything: it doesn't have to be original content, although we love it when it is (obviously, don't take the credit for work that isn't yours.) Although we're not perfect about replying, we love hearing from you!

Game Maker Compilation Post #1

For those unaware, Game Maker is a software engine designed to allow users to easily create games using a simplified interface. It even comes with it's own scripting language. The handy lite version is free to use, and thus it's a common platform for pony game development. However, it is not without its problems. As easy as it is to use, it's limited, and is often dismissed by more serious developers. The lite version, in particular, makes it very difficult for one to share their game in a web-friendly format, meaning that games made in Game Maker often get very little exposure.

Thus, we've created the Game Maker compilation post, designed to showcase what's been made in this little engine. As this is a compilation-style post, this is not a showcase of the best of the best, but an exhibit of everything--however, some really neat, challenging little games slip by under the radar. Today we've got some Pinkie Pie platforming, pegasus blasting, and even a Tank game lined up after the break!

Pegasus Attack

Our first game of the day is a work-in-progress, currently being developed by Hawk Johenson. Soar through the skies as Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, blasting any parasprite that gets in your way! The game is currently unfinished, but give it a playthrough anyway, and give him a shout if you can help him solve his sprite shortage.

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Pinkie's Lost Element

Pinkie's Lost Element (The Lost Element,) a game by Zilven Sparkle, is one of the more impressive Game Maker games I've had the opportunity to play. Yes, it's a Pinkie Pie platformer, but there's an impressive number of Pinkie sprites and a variety of power-up mechanics that give it some pizazz.

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Tank's Ghastly Gorge Dash

After his episode aired, I was optimistic that we'd see more of Tank - however, he's slipped into relative obscurity. As such, games starring the turbo tortoise are few and far between. SuperRaccoon has stepped in to fill the void--use your powers of rock stacking to your best advantage as you adventure through the canyon.

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If you've got thoughts about the new periodical, comment away below! And of course, if you know of a Game Maker game that you'd like to see up here, hit up our submission page.