RPG Maker XP

Last updated: 2026-03-03
  • User-friendly and intuitive
  • Ideal for beginners and RPG creation
  • No coding knowledge required
  • Outdated and lacks modern features
  • Language support issues
  • Limited capabilities and customizability
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Helpful reviews
76%
Unhelpful reviews
24%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
393
Negative points
164
Gameplay points
128
Perf. points
18
Rec. points
58
Misc points
0
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User-friendly and intuitive
Description
The software is praised for its ease of use, simplicity, and intuitive interface, making it accessible for beginners and enjoyable for all users.
Importance
61%
Ideal for RPG creation
Description
The tool is highly recommended for creating various types of RPG games, including turn-based RPGs, JRPGs, and remakes of classic games like Final Fantasy and Zelda.
Importance
34%
Great for Pokémon fangames
Description
It is particularly noted for its suitability in creating Pokémon fan games and ROM hacks, making it a popular choice among Pokémon enthusiasts.
Importance
30%
Robust and feature-rich
Description
The software is described as robust and feature-rich, with good graphics and music packages, and the ability to be combined with other software.
Importance
27%
Excellent for 2D game development
Description
It is considered a powerful tool for making 2D games and an excellent software for creating RPGs, making it great for getting into game development.
Importance
24%
No coding knowledge required
Description
The software does not require extensive coding knowledge, making it accessible for those without programming experience.
Importance
23%
Fun and addicting
Description
Users find the experience of using the software fun and addicting, with an enjoyable event system that enhances the creative process.
Importance
23%
Compatible with modern Windows
Description
It works fine on various versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and 11, and supports 64-bit operating systems.
Importance
22%
Good for modding and learning
Description
It is good for modding games, creating simple RPGs, and learning game development, making it a versatile tool for various purposes.
Importance
19%
Works as promised
Description
The software is reliable and works well, delivering on its promises and functioning properly on Windows.
Importance
19%
Advanced mapping techniques
Description
The software allows for more advanced mapping techniques, including custom textures and multiple map layers for complex mapping.
Importance
19%
Near-unlimited tileset size
Description
The software offers bottomless tilesets with near-unlimited sizes, providing enormous options for tileset customization.
Importance
19%
Worth the price
Description
Users find the software worth the price and consider it a reasonable investment for the value it provides.
Importance
19%
Teaches RPG basics
Description
It helps users understand the basics of how an RPG works and is noted for being the first RPG maker with Ruby programming language.
Importance
19%
More straightforward than VX
Description
The software is considered more straightforward and cheaper than VX, with better mapping capabilities.
Importance
18%
Versatile and powerful
Description
The software is described as versatile and powerful, suitable for various types of game development.
Importance
15%
Ruby scripting for customization
Description
It includes Ruby scripting (RGSS1) for advanced customization, allowing for extensive scripting features.
Importance
15%
Encourages creativity
Description
The software encourages creative authenticity and is good for creative people, fostering a creative environment.
Importance
15%
Infinite creative possibilities
Description
The software offers no rules, only possibilities, with infinite possibilities for creation and no limits in development.
Importance
15%
Powerful layer system
Description
It features a powerful layer-based mapping system, enhancing the customization and complexity of game maps.
Importance
14%
Effective for specific game types
Description
The software is effective for creating specific types of games, such as 2D games with evolving creatures and simple RPG games.
Importance
14%
Long-term usability
Description
The software is still usable in 2023 and has been used for long-term projects since 2011, demonstrating its longevity.
Importance
14%