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How to make real computer games. fun and only take about an hour

How to make real computer games. fun and only take about an hour

Hey this project will show you how to make games!!! real games for computers and it dosent require you to know any confusing codes. when you complete this project you will know some of the basics of game creating and you can make as many as you want.

IF YOU NEED ANY HELP WITH THIS PROGRAM LET ME KNOW I WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP.

P.S I WILL BE MAKING MORE PROJECTS ON HOW TO BUILD DIFFERENT GAMES AND ONLINE AND 3-D GAMES ALSO. PLEASE RATE THIS PLEASE RATE THIS PLEASE RATE THIS PLEASE RATE THIS ALSO IF YOU HAVE USED THIS AND WANT ME TO MAKE ANOTHER PLEASE LET ME KNOW

gmaker6.1.exe3 MB

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Step 1This is the main interface of the game software

OK this is only the first bit but the full project will be on a power point for you to download this week so please dont be leaving comments saying this instructable is rubbish or saying there is no information on it. it takes a few hours to make the game and even longer for me to explain it. i will try to finish it as soon as possible.

THE NEXT STEP WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MAKE A VERY SIMPLE GAME.''

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Dec 19, 2011. 12:51 AMIceDragon13 says:

Hey. Amazing tutorial, easiest I've seen. Gonna make a game soon, but, I wanna know if there's a way to make a sprite (like a character) jump, move, duck and stuff. I'm kinda making a game like the old Sonic the Hedgehof games. But is there a way to make a character jump up onto objects and such? Like bouncing off a spring or jumping up steps? And is there a way to create cutscenes or make people talk with each other? Or is that too complex for this game maker?

Apr 21, 2012. 11:40 AMknex master 123 says:

Yes there is o know this is an older comment but if you haven't figured out you just make the sprites and animation then use variables to set the main sprite change to the crouch and then have its own set of instructions that's what i did with my street fighter game.

Feb 27, 2012. 9:57 PMPinksalamander says:

This was an amazingly easy tutorial. My cousin and I made a bucket list where you get 10 points for every time you finish a task. Our goal is to get at least 100 points by the end of the year and finish the list as soon as possible. Making a computer game was on the list, but I realized, considering our age (12 and 13), it's almost impossible. You proved it anything is possible when I began to doubt. Although the game is super simple, I'm proud of gaining experience at such a young age. I appreciate you posting a tutorial on this. The only tutorial I found, it's so thorough, even a baby can do it.

Aug 30, 2009. 4:11 PMEbag123 says:

Hey my friends and I are going to make a game that's like a MMO except one player... I don't know how else to describe it other than like Poke'mon. Except really different. Could you please email me via ebag123@gmail.com on this? Thanks.

Aug 3, 2011. 12:27 PMInfinite_minus_zero says:

right now im making a game somewhat like pokemon using a program called Scratch (scratch.mit.edu) very easy, made for kids (like me, lol :P) by MIT (Masechusets, er however u spell it Intstitute of Technlogy or something :) ) very fun and easy.

Oct 10, 2009. 9:39 PMyumyum1322 says:

that is funny. "a game that's like a MMO except one player"

Oct 11, 2009. 4:30 PMEbag123 says:

:P Yeah... My friend and I are having some trouble with this... Anyone know of a program we can mess around in? Flash might work... we're working in it right now, but its not going too well...

May 2, 2010. 2:01 PMdungeon runner says:

You could use Adventure Game Studio (AGS). It requires learning a scripting language, but if you really want to make games you should be doing that anyways. It's really easy to learn.

-Y

Sep 28, 2009. 5:28 AMgernig says:

so a single player mmo... wounds like an RPG. learn your self some knowledge.

May 2, 2010. 2:07 PMdungeon runner says:

Maybe he meant a sandbox type game. That might be considered "an MMO only single-player". Or maybe he just didn't know what an RPG was. Learn yourself some politeness (and perhaps some punctuation).

-Y

Oct 16, 2011. 2:52 PMSuper_Nerd says:

Agreed. Isn't there a "be nice policy" ?

Nov 11, 2009. 3:29 PMabsolute zero says:

lmao i like that, "Learn yourself some knowledge"

Jun 1, 2011. 6:10 PMfwiranata says:

dont download here !!
It's not good this game maker copied the
YOYO games game maker
that's the real one !!

May 22, 2011. 9:35 PMmalgire says:

how to download it

Apr 13, 2011. 11:54 PMkumar vivek says:

what is the process of hack a webcame through E mail

Mar 31, 2011. 2:08 PMvideogameace says:

why is the download a temp. file and how to I install this program

Dec 24, 2010. 12:03 PMDarcy777 says:

I'm looking for someone to either create a tutorial or just the basic game for a hidden object game via Game Maker. Of coarse this is a paid assignment. If you are interested, plesae contact me and we can come to an agreement on the details.

Oct 20, 2010. 3:01 AMsagarika says:

it was a gud one
tanx!
it was helpful!

Oct 13, 2010. 6:06 PMTMAN5000 says:

herro?

Oct 13, 2010. 6:06 PMTMAN5000 says:

were is joo?

Oct 13, 2010. 6:04 PMTMAN5000 says:

mine wont open in adobe reader 9, should i get both files, or upgrade or what?

Sep 4, 2010. 9:34 AMjack60 says:

gosh..........................

Sep 4, 2010. 9:34 AMjack60 says:

Whats takeing you so long.

Sep 4, 2010. 9:32 AMjack60 says:

please commet me asap.

Sep 4, 2010. 4:52 AMjack60 says:

Hey where do i go to make a game. Im all ready loged in so please comment back asap.asap means as soon as possible well by.

Aug 2, 2010. 11:34 AMeggyeggyeggy says:

this is jist copying the free tutorial they give out to download

Aug 2, 2010. 2:06 AMboofyvid says:

hey soz but im new to this... i need to create a game for history and i dont want to do it on cardboard because its so obvious.... anyway i had the idea to do it like monoply and i was wondering if it was possible to do it using this program.... if so plz let me know asap....

Jul 2, 2010. 11:04 AMm9tt4 says:

Uhmm.. i have'nt read the instructions yet, but i would like to know to make with 3 different types of modes. The first would be sanbox, next would be the one person player part ( with missions), and the third part would be the MMo part. Can u please email me at Boyd1299@yahoo.com and tell me what to do?

Jul 19, 2010. 10:16 PMHeyJD says:

Don't try and make those types of games yet! You'll know when your ready to make those games. You also need to learn how to code. If you want tutorials go to gmc.yoyogames.com

Jul 2, 2010. 11:22 AMm9tt4 says:

where is the sprite folder?

Jun 6, 2009. 5:34 AMsuzukisuv says:

Is this for flash games?

Jun 27, 2010. 7:11 AMdungeon runner says:

Err, No. Flash is for flash games.

May 13, 2010. 4:33 AMHeyJD says:

You know game maker 8 is out now! it's way better!

download it from http://www.yoyogames.com

Feb 28, 2010. 12:43 PMTheBatchies says:

Why is everyone (including me for some reason) italisizing their comments? Nice I'ble!

Apr 6, 2010. 10:24 AMzack247 says:

i have been wondering this too...

Dec 28, 2009. 10:11 AMRookie131 says:

This is beautiful man. I just can figure out how to try my game out.

Nov 21, 2009. 5:35 PMEpeoples says:

Umm, how do you install it? I got the file you put up (twice) and I dont know how to open/install it. Help!

Nov 22, 2009. 5:28 AMEpeoples says:

alright, I just got it from the Game Maker 7 website and the ible worked beautifully. However, I think when u download GM7, it comes with this very game. Oh well, its more fun to make it.