Making a game in Game Maker

[sterreprop]

 

So I need to make a game for my IT class and I wanted to document the process.

(The game will be available for download when finished)

 

NOTE:

·         I don’t have any experience with game maker and my school did not provide me with any tutorials or lessons on this piece of software. I’m learning this while making the game.

·         This game is not going to be perfect, it’s just a test to see if we (my class) can use Game Maker.

·         Don’t expect too much

 

So this game is going to be a simple plat former with simple graphics that I am going to make myself in Photoshop. The color scheme is Black and White .

This is what I  have done so far.

Recourses: 

Game GIF: 

 

Menu Music: http://goo.gl/SoS0cK

 

This is what I have done today I will keep you guys updated the project needs to be finished in two weeks.

 

-Mark

 

 

 

[Jeroen1322]

Pretty cool! How long did it take you to make it?

 

Also i would reccomend changing the spikes because just by looking at it it doesn't look like spikes.

[sterreprop]

Pretty cool! How long did it take you to make it?

 

Also i would reccomend changing the spikes because just by looking at it it doesn't look like spikes.

It took me 1 hour (research included) and don't worry about the spikes they are temporary

[Dude]

Your game looks delightful, but perhaps you could remake this in unity? There are loads of tutorials for it and it should be easier to use.

[sterreprop]

Your game looks delightful, but perhaps you could remake this in unity? There are loads of tutorials for it and it should be easier to use.

Thanks!

But I'm only allowed to use Game Maker

[Dude]

Thanks!

But I'm only allowed to use Game Maker

Use a .bat file to unlock CMD and then use some netuser CMDs to set yourself as admin. Then you can laugh at the other people in your class and you will have a better time using school computers.

[Jeroen1322]

It took me 1 hour (research included) and don't worry about the spikes they are temporary

Impressive! Good luck! 

[BlueEyesGirl]

Use a .bat file to unlock CMD and then use some netuser CMDs to set yourself as admin. Then you can laugh at the other people in your class and you will have a better time using school computers.

 

Use a .bat file to unlock CMD and then use some netuser CMDs to set yourself as admin. Then you can laugh at the other people in your class and you will have a better time using school computers.

 it seems very interesting

[Dude]

Use a .bat file to unlock CMD and then use some netuser CMDs to set yourself as admin. Then you can laugh at the other people in your class and you will have a better time using school computers.

 

 it seems very interesting

 

That's what I did and the IT Department never knew.

[sterreprop]

That's what I did and the IT Department never knew.

They use Novell at our school pretty powerfull admin package blocks everything

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

Very nice! I will download it first

Continue your work and make something better than COD. That's what I'm expecting

[sterreprop]

Continue your work and make something better than COD. 

It's already better then battlefield 4 it has no netcode problems.

[sterreprop]

 

Update Time!

 

The main part I’ve been working on is the level design for level 1. And some minor fixing.

 

Changelog:

·         Made a how to play screen.

·         Edited the spikes (they looked terrible before).

·         Finished lvl. 1 and lvl. 1 Q (In “Q” levels you need to answer a question to continue to the next level).

·         Added the “Mystery Star”, when collided with Larry the room will end you will hear the success.wav sound and you will be moved to a “Q” room.

·         Added a Jump Sound for Larry.

 

Now it’s time to design some other levels and add some “Fun” game mechanics.

If you have any recommendations please let me know.

Have a nice day guys!

-Mark

 

Here are some screenshots:

 

 

 

[GeekySole9354]

Oh, oh, oh, me want random game made by random guy from The Netherlands!

[sterreprop]

 

How’s it going guys,

 

So today I finished the game (for school maybe I’ll add some other features later on)

It was a fun project and I’m planning on making a other game.

It’s was fun to work with Game Maker, everyone can do it! It has basic and some more advanced features that I really liked.

 

The game is available for download HERE: https://mega.co.nz/#!zRowTYxC!c-E7YcsMdLkxHGM8LMFarRnAH017M5SNvfRJ-rVYJek

 

 

See you guys next time.

-Mark

 

Changelog:

·         Added death sound.

·         Added Easter egg.

·         Added all the quiz levels (the game needed some elements for education I kept it pretty simple)

·         Added some messages that will pop up on given events.

·         Fixed some random bugs.

·         Added score system.

·         Added Quiz music.

·         Fixed the menu music.

 

 

Credits:

Menu Music: http://goo.gl/SoS0cK

Easter Egg Music: http://goo.gl/vT1yfL

Quiz Music: http://goo.gl/hXN54g

Sound Effects: YoYo Games

[LePawel]

Try adding moving obstacles like platforms, shooting or rotating spikes etc. 

you could even try a changing direction of gravity when you step on something to make things interesting