Key Features and Benefits

Affordable, top quality game development
Easy to get started – novice to professional
Powerful programming language for professionals
Drag and Drop system for beginners – no coding required
Comprehensive Toolset: Level, Image, Tile, Object, Script and Audio Editors
Leading physics engine and advanced shaders
Powerful animation support and networking
Rapid Cross-Platform exporting – all leading platforms supported
Monetisation Tools: IAP, Advertising, Analytics and User Engagement
Actively developed – new features and upgrades released regularly

Technical Features

Layer Based Level Editor
Level Inheritance – to easily create different level biomes
New Sequences Animation Tool
Re-Designed Layer Based Image Editor
Tile System – with Auto Tiling, Tile Animation and Brushes
Re-Envisaged Drag and Drop, Enhanced and Faster
Extensive Library of Events and Actions
Real-Time Animation Editing
Multi-Column, tabbed code editor
Improved Object Editor
New Audio Mixer
Backwards Compatibility with GameMaker: Studio projects
Multiple Workspaces with intuitive design
Laptop mode custom workspaces
Rapid Search mechanism to open resources instantly
Skinning – light or dark skin available
Powerful debugger to save time and effort
Git Integration

","background_raw","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1670460/page_bg_raw.jpg?t=1701282993","package_groups",[],"capsule_imagev5","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1670460/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1701282993","pc_requirements",{"_169":170,"_171":172},"minimum","Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Microsoft 64bit Windows 7
Processor: 64bit Intel compatible Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 3 GB available space

","recommended","Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Microsoft 64bit Windows 10
Processor: 64bit Intel compatible Quad Core CPU
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Dedicated OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space

","recommendations",{"_175":176},"total",115,"mac_requirements",{"_169":179,"_171":180},"Minimum:

OS: macOS 10.14 Mojave
Processor: Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
Storage: 3 GB available space

","Recommended:

OS: OS Catalina
Processor: Quad Core CPU
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Dedicated OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space

","short_description","GameMaker has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker is the ultimate 2D development environment!","linux_requirements",{"_169":185,"_171":186},"Minimum:

","Recommended:

","content_descriptors",{"_189":190,"_191":-5},"ids",[],"notes","supported_languages","English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese","detailed_description","ext_user_account_notice","YoYo Accounts (Supports Linking to Steam Account)","is_public","latest_result",{"_29":200,"_14":15,"_201":202,"_203":204,"_205":206,"_252":253,"_307":308,"_344":345,"_368":369,"_408":409,"_469":470,"_553":554,"_618":619,"_626":627,"_628":629,"_656":73,"_197":73},"f3971c54-0a99-41ca-b4b5-a417cd19b81d","created_at","2025-10-12T11:44:59.306796","updated_at","2025-10-12T12:03:09.398","positiveSummary",[207,218,224,230,235,241,247],{"_208":209,"_210":211,"_212":213,"_214":215,"_216":217},"point","Excellent for 2D Game Development","weight",0.6788858088412847,"importance",0.98,"clusterSize",173,"explanation","GameMaker is widely praised as one of the best engines for 2D game creation, suitable for various styles like pixel art, platformers, and RPGs. Many users, including those with experience in other engines, find it superior for 2D projects due to its speed, convenience, and comprehensive tools.",{"_208":219,"_210":220,"_212":221,"_214":222,"_216":223},"Highly Accessible and Intuitive",0.6765477775264366,0.95,174,"The engine is consistently described as easy to learn and use, even for complete beginners without prior coding experience. Its intuitive interface, simple language (GML), and drag-and-drop visual scripting make game development approachable and enjoyable.",{"_208":225,"_210":226,"_212":227,"_214":228,"_216":229},"Powerful and Feature-Rich Engine",0.23894420634380154,0.8,46,"Despite its simplicity, GameMaker is considered a powerful and robust engine capable of handling both small indie projects and larger professional 2D games. It offers a flexible backbone with extensive customization options and a continuous stream of new features.",{"_208":231,"_210":232,"_212":233,"_214":106,"_216":234},"Comprehensive Learning Resources",0.1976338808925746,0.85,"Users benefit from extensive and high-quality learning resources, including in-depth official documentation, helpful video tutorials, and a large, active community. These resources cater to all skill levels, from novice to advanced.",{"_208":236,"_210":237,"_212":238,"_214":239,"_216":240},"Free Version is Feature-Rich",0.08040174302505322,0.75,11,"The free version of GameMaker is highly valued for offering essential features without significant limitations, making it perfect for hobbies, learning, and even developing non-commercial games. It allows for web/desktop export and does not impose splash screens or watermarks.",{"_208":242,"_210":243,"_212":244,"_214":245,"_216":246},"Integrated Sprite Editor",0.048262174387011206,0.6,6,"The engine includes a decent built-in sprite editor with useful features like nine-slices, which saves time and aids in creating pixelated or simple visual assets directly within the development environment.",{"_208":248,"_210":249,"_212":250,"_214":245,"_216":251},"Efficient and Organized IDE",0.047223670976139664,0.55,"The Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is well-organized, light, and runs smoothly even on older hardware. Its programming tabs and editor are praised for their functionality and contribution to an efficient workflow.","negativeSummary",[254,259,263,269,274,278,282,288,294,299,303],{"_208":255,"_210":256,"_212":233,"_214":257,"_216":258},"Poor 3D Game Development",0.22253496526846706,41,"GameMaker is primarily designed for 2D games, making 3D game creation extremely difficult, not officially supported, and generally not recommended. This limitation is a significant drawback for users aspiring to develop 3D projects.",{"_208":260,"_210":261,"_212":238,"_214":106,"_216":262},"Limited Features and Modern Tools",0.19154551313509485,"GameMaker is perceived as limited in many aspects, lacking advanced features and modern tools compared to other engines. This makes it less suitable for complex projects and raises concerns about its future-proofing.",{"_208":264,"_210":265,"_212":266,"_214":267,"_216":268},"Frequent Breaking Updates",0.18744710839678302,0.9,32,"GameMaker updates are often buggy, frequently break existing projects, and can render the software unrunnable. This leads to lost progress, project conflicts, and a need for users to wait for fixes.",{"_208":270,"_210":271,"_212":221,"_214":272,"_216":273},"Problematic Monetization Model",0.1578852437775914,25,"The shift to a subscription-based model and the requirement to pay for game export functionality, especially after previous one-time purchases, has caused significant user dissatisfaction. Many perceive it as a 'cash grab' and a negative change from prior policies.",{"_208":275,"_210":276,"_212":266,"_214":272,"_216":277},"Confusing and Difficult Interface",0.15576549804387713,"Many players find the user interface unintuitive, cluttered, and difficult for beginners, leading to frustration and a steep learning curve. This includes issues with understanding where to click, navigating panels, and general complexity.",{"_208":279,"_210":280,"_212":227,"_214":272,"_216":281},"Lack of Comprehensive Tutorials",0.15124573523239107,"Players report a significant lack of functional, up-to-date, and comprehensive tutorials. The available documentation and video guides are often useless, outdated, or do not cover essential topics, hindering learning.",{"_208":283,"_210":284,"_212":285,"_214":286,"_216":287},"Comparison to Godot Engine",0.13849310309733268,0.5,26,"Some users compare GameMaker unfavorably to Godot, citing Godot's free nature, more features, and different design philosophy, though some find Godot too convoluted.",{"_208":289,"_210":290,"_212":291,"_214":292,"_216":293},"Wasted Creative Drive and Frustration",0.09295655068697331,0.65,14,"The software's difficulty and frequent problems lead to wasted creative drive, frustration, and a feeling that it's more of a 'bug fixing simulator' than a creative tool.",{"_208":295,"_210":296,"_212":297,"_214":245,"_216":298},"Difficult GameMaker Language (GML)",0.05015838931261316,0.7,"Many users find GML difficult to understand, with unclear syntax, especially for beginners. This makes programming challenging and can lead to issues when implementing code.",{"_208":300,"_210":301,"_212":291,"_214":134,"_216":302},"Mandatory Opera Account for Export",0.03632695256629204,"Users are forced to create and sign into an Opera account to validate licenses and export games, which is seen as an inconvenient and unnecessary requirement.",{"_208":304,"_210":305,"_212":250,"_214":134,"_216":306},"Chaotic File Management",0.03484105523411374,"The file management system is described as chaotic, unintuitive, and conflicting with standard operating system folder management, limiting development flexibility.","gameplaySummary",[309,314,319,323,329,334,339],{"_208":310,"_210":311,"_212":266,"_214":312,"_216":313},"Versatile 2D Game Development",0.20475906470318,36,"GameMaker is highly praised for its capabilities in 2D game development, supporting both block-based and traditional coding (GML). It's considered easier to manage for 2D projects compared to Unity and has been used for notable titles like Undertale.",{"_208":315,"_210":316,"_212":233,"_214":317,"_216":318},"GML Language Learning Curve",0.1933835611085589,34,"While GameMaker offers visual scripting for beginners, learning its proprietary language, GML, is recommended for serious projects. GML is described as simple, intuitive, and comparable to C-like languages, with many game-specific functions.",{"_208":320,"_210":321,"_212":238,"_214":267,"_216":322},"Comparison to Other Engines",0.17909498863725698,"GameMaker is often compared favorably to other engines for 2D development, being seen as more intuitive than Godot, Unity, and Unreal for new learners. While Construct 3 might be faster for basic prototyping, GameMaker is considered stronger for complex code.",{"_208":324,"_210":325,"_212":326,"_214":327,"_216":328},"Limited 3D and Mod Support",0.1421572882606167,0.4,29,"While primarily a 2D engine, GameMaker can create 3D games, though it's not its core strength. Support for DLC and mods is poor and largely relies on community extensions.",{"_208":330,"_210":331,"_212":285,"_214":332,"_216":333},"Deployment and Monetization",0.13042371500610728,24,"GameMaker allows for publishing games on various platforms like Steam, Windows, Linux, Android, and Web (HTML5). The free version provides essential features, and a one-time fee is required for publishing.",{"_208":335,"_210":336,"_212":244,"_214":337,"_216":338},"Core Game Mechanics Support",0.12349742939441055,21,"The engine supports a wide range of fundamental game mechanics, including physics, enemies, explosions, platforming, gravity, gliding, knockback, and hitboxes. However, some common features like lighting and tile collision need custom implementation.",{"_208":340,"_210":341,"_212":297,"_214":342,"_216":343},"Beginner-Friendly Progress",0.1143364024035868,18,"Many new users find GameMaker accessible, making significant progress quickly compared to other engines. Some reviewers, however, struggle with basic tasks like sprite creation, indicating a varied learning experience.","performanceSummary",[346,350,354,358,363],{"_208":347,"_210":348,"_212":297,"_214":126,"_216":349},"Poor Linux compatibility",0.022004050901961402,"The software frequently crashes or performs poorly when run on Linux operating systems. This indicates significant stability and compatibility issues for Linux users.",{"_208":351,"_210":352,"_212":291,"_214":126,"_216":353},"Slow compilation times",0.021600135229100426,"Players report that project compilation, especially for Android, is notably slow on less powerful PCs. This impacts development efficiency for users with weaker hardware.",{"_208":355,"_210":356,"_212":285,"_214":122,"_216":357},"Good performance overall",0.012028130608117202,"Some users experience strong performance with the software, suggesting that it runs efficiently under optimal conditions. However, this contrasts with other feedback regarding specific issues.",{"_208":359,"_210":360,"_212":361,"_214":122,"_216":362},"Steam Deck compatibility for older games",0.010586098919887807,0.3,"Older games created with pre-Studio versions of Game Maker can run on Steam Deck using compatibility settings. This is a specific niche point for legacy content.",{"_208":364,"_210":365,"_212":366,"_214":122,"_216":367},"Potential performance comparison to Unity",0.009565620194422636,0.2,"One user speculates that Unity might offer better performance, indicating a perceived area where the current software could improve. This is based on limited feedback.","recommendationSummary",[370,375,378,381,386,390,394,398,401,405],{"_208":371,"_210":372,"_212":266,"_214":373,"_216":374},"Great for beginners and learning",0.2813767950834527,55,"GameMaker is widely recommended for new game developers, those learning to code, or individuals wanting to understand programming basics and algorithms. It's considered an accessible entry point into game creation.",{"_208":376,"_210":271,"_212":221,"_214":272,"_216":377},"Excellent for 2D game development","Many players highly recommend GameMaker for creating 2D games, especially for beginners or those focusing on pixel art. It's seen as a strong alternative to more complex engines like Unity or Unreal for this specific niche.",{"_208":379,"_210":243,"_212":244,"_214":245,"_216":380},"Consider alternatives like Godot","Some reviewers suggest that users, especially those with 2D programming experience, should consider learning Godot instead of GameMaker. This indicates a perceived competitive landscape for 2D game engines.",{"_208":382,"_210":383,"_212":361,"_214":384,"_216":385},"Mixed overall sentiment",0.0455574574134204,7,"While many highly recommend GameMaker, some reviews express a neutral or negative sentiment, with a few even uninstalling the program. This indicates that the engine might not be for everyone.",{"_208":387,"_210":388,"_212":285,"_214":138,"_216":389},"Not for serious or large projects",0.04021847865584268,"A few users suggest that GameMaker is not suitable for serious, large, or online game development, recommending other engines like Unity for such endeavors or for advanced users.",{"_208":391,"_210":392,"_212":297,"_214":134,"_216":393},"Learn GML for advanced development",0.03700625504903922,"Players advise learning GameMaker Language (GML) for more serious development, recommending against GML Visual for those looking to advance their skills and create more complex games.",{"_208":395,"_210":396,"_212":238,"_214":130,"_216":397},"Try free version before buying",0.03034323573170771,"Reviewers strongly recommend trying the free version of GameMaker before committing to a professional license or subscription, allowing users to assess its suitability for their needs.",{"_208":399,"_210":352,"_212":291,"_214":126,"_216":400},"Install LTS from official website","For optimal performance and to avoid issues, it is recommended to download the official Long Term Support (LTS) version of GameMaker directly from its website, rather than through platforms like Steam.",{"_208":402,"_210":403,"_212":244,"_214":122,"_216":404},"Watch tutorials first",0.0125890641556532,"Several users emphasize the importance of watching tutorials, especially beginner videos on the official GameMaker YouTube channel, to effectively learn and utilize the software.",{"_208":406,"_210":365,"_212":366,"_214":122,"_216":407},"Not ideal for other languages","One user suggests that GameMaker's unique language might be a barrier for those already experienced with other programming languages.","miscSummary",[410,414,419,424,428,432,437,442,446,452,457,461,465],{"_208":411,"_210":412,"_212":285,"_214":257,"_216":413},"Comparison to other engines",0.19488841690219244,"Reviewers often compare GameMaker to alternatives like Godot, Python, AppGameKit, Unity, and Construct 3. While some find GameMaker easier for 2D, others note Godot's potential for 3D or Unity's more native feel, indicating a diverse landscape of developer preferences.",{"_208":415,"_210":416,"_212":233,"_214":417,"_216":418},"Beginner-friendly 2D development",0.16267963477892255,27,"GameMaker is often cited as an easy engine for beginners to learn, with many resources available. Reviewers appreciate its workflow and the ability to quickly create projects, even if they lack extensive experience or patience.",{"_208":420,"_210":421,"_212":366,"_214":422,"_216":423},"Personal project development",0.12261795651594633,30,"Many users are actively developing various personal projects, from infinite wave defense games to specific mobile apps and even adult-themed content. This demonstrates the engine's versatility for individual creators.",{"_208":425,"_210":426,"_212":238,"_214":342,"_216":427},"Pricing and licensing structure",0.11632560738776244,"GameMaker offers a free version, with commercial licenses available at a one-time cost of $100 for professional use. This is often compared favorably to the subscription models or higher annual costs of competing engines like Construct 3 or Unity, though enterprise licenses are more expensive.",{"_208":429,"_210":430,"_212":250,"_214":342,"_216":431},"Cross-platform and export options",0.10764669124542088,"While some users miss older export packages, the engine allows for various exports, including to OperaGX. However, exporting to console platforms like Switch or PlayStation requires the more expensive Enterprise version.",{"_208":433,"_210":434,"_212":291,"_214":435,"_216":436},"Limited 3D capabilities",0.09789317574117484,15,"Players frequently mention that GameMaker's 3D features are extremely basic and have not seen significant updates since older versions. This limitation often leads users to consider other engines like Godot or Unreal for 3D projects.",{"_208":438,"_210":439,"_212":227,"_214":440,"_216":441},"Notable game development history",0.07607257743127308,10,"The engine is well-known for being the development tool behind popular indie games like Undertale, Deltarune, and Pizza Tower. This legacy often attracts new developers to the platform, showcasing its capability for creating compact yet successful titles.",{"_208":443,"_210":444,"_212":297,"_214":440,"_216":445},"Community and support resources",0.07357497855447193,"The GameMaker community is generally supportive, with a wealth of knowledge available through YouTube tutorials, official documentation, and an active Discord server. This strong support system helps developers overcome challenges and learn the engine effectively.",{"_208":447,"_210":448,"_212":449,"_214":450,"_216":451},"Miscellaneous observations",0.043609797474671065,0.05,12,"Reviewers also noted that hours played on the non-Steam version are not counted, expressed distrust for Opera GX, and mentioned specific programming language origins (GML based on Delphi). These are minor points with limited impact.",{"_208":453,"_210":454,"_212":455,"_214":384,"_216":456},"Version management and updates",0.038309102627018976,0.15,"Some users prefer to stick to LTS (Long Term Support) versions to avoid problems and have disabled automatic updates. There's also a mention of a secret switch to GMS2 LTS, indicating a desire for stability.",{"_208":458,"_210":459,"_212":326,"_214":130,"_216":460},"Interface and workflow",0.02593054072035326,"The engine's interface is praised for its darker color scheme, which reduces eye strain during long work sessions, and its direct, color-coded information display. This contributes to a positive user experience.",{"_208":462,"_210":463,"_212":361,"_214":126,"_216":464},"AI assistance in development",0.017803625266509752,"Some users leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and neural networks to assist with coding and mastering engine functions, highlighting a modern approach to game development within the GameMaker ecosystem.",{"_208":466,"_210":467,"_212":366,"_214":126,"_216":468},"Regional awareness and adoption",0.01608739146233707,"GameMaker is noted as not being widely known in Korea, where it competes with more established engines like Unreal and Unity. This suggests varying levels of market penetration globally.","emotionsSummary",[471,476,481,486,491,496,501,506,510,513,518,521,526,529,532,536,540,543,546,550],{"_208":472,"_210":473,"_212":473,"_214":474,"_216":475},"Satisfaction",0.38348868175765644,288,"Users are highly satisfied with GameMaker's exceptional ease of use, intuitive interface, and simplified programming language (GML), making it ideal for beginners and efficient 2D game development. The engine's overall quality, robust features, and comprehensive tutorials contribute significantly to a positive user experience, enabling quick prototyping and successful game creation.",{"_208":477,"_210":478,"_212":478,"_214":479,"_216":480},"Frustration",0.1384820239680426,104,"Frustration stems primarily from technical issues such as bugs, crashes, and problematic updates that can break projects or cause performance degradation. Users also express frustration with the difficulty of the software, particularly regarding complex features, unclear tutorials, and issues with the sprite editor or variable scope. Licensing changes, mandatory account requirements (like Opera), and export limitations in the free version are also significant sources of annoyance.",{"_208":482,"_210":483,"_212":483,"_214":484,"_216":485},"Disappointment",0.09320905459387484,70,"Disappointment arises from the perceived poor quality of the software, particularly after updates that break functionality or remove features. Users are also let down by the limitations of the free version, the paywall for exporting games, and the complexity of the engine for beginners, despite claims of ease. The lack of comprehensive or up-to-date tutorials and the absence of robust 3D capabilities also contribute to this sentiment.",{"_208":487,"_210":488,"_212":488,"_214":489,"_216":490},"Excitement",0.06524633821571238,49,"Excitement is driven by the engine's potential for learning game development, especially for beginners, and the creative freedom it offers to bring game ideas to life. Users are enthusiastic about GameMaker's capabilities for 2D game creation, its continuous improvements, and the possibility of developing and publishing games, often for free or with accessible monetization models.",{"_208":492,"_210":493,"_212":493,"_214":494,"_216":495},"Anger",0.03062583222370173,23,"Anger is primarily directed at perceived predatory business practices, such as forced subscription models, mandatory third-party account creation (e.g., Opera), and changes to licensing that feel like a 'cash grab' or revoke previously purchased permanent access. Severe performance degradation, project destruction due to forced updates, and the inability to run the program also provoke strong negative reactions.",{"_208":497,"_210":498,"_212":498,"_214":499,"_216":500},"Confidence",0.02929427430093209,22,"Users express confidence in GameMaker's capabilities, often based on successful personal projects or extensive experience with multiple engines. They strongly recommend it for 2D game development, citing its superiority over other engines and its effectiveness for both beginners and experienced programmers due to its seamless workflow and powerful GML language.",{"_208":502,"_210":503,"_212":503,"_214":504,"_216":505},"Joy",0.02663115845539281,20,"Joy is experienced through the creative process of making games, seeing systems work, and successfully bringing ideas to fruition with GameMaker. Users find enjoyment in the coding and sprite-making features, the overall positive experience with the engine, and the fulfillment of personal dreams through game creation, especially with increased accessibility.",{"_208":507,"_210":508,"_212":508,"_214":292,"_216":509},"Confusion",0.018641810918774968,"Confusion stems from persistent technical issues, an unclear interface, and difficulty understanding GML syntax or specific features. Users are often unsure about the origin of problems, struggle with basic tasks like making sprites, or find themselves lost in later stages of learning, leading to uncertainty about how to effectively use the software.",{"_208":511,"_210":508,"_212":508,"_214":292,"_216":512},"Appreciation","Users appreciate GameMaker for its flexibility in implementing game mechanics, its suitability for programming beginners, and its comprehensive manual and helpful features like error-catchers and auto-complete. The strong community support, the value of its permanent license (historically), and the ability to learn without immediate financial commitment are also highly valued.",{"_208":514,"_210":515,"_212":515,"_214":516,"_216":517},"Enthusiasm",0.011984021304926764,9,"Enthusiasm is shown through strong recommendations for GameMaker, particularly for new game makers and 2D game creation. Users are highly positive about the software's quality, its capabilities, and its potential to empower creative projects, often viewing it as the best engine for their needs.",{"_208":519,"_210":515,"_212":515,"_214":516,"_216":520},"Relief","Relief is felt when users find GameMaker to be a simpler and less daunting experience compared to other game engines like Unity, especially for programming novices. The absence of initial difficulty, the restoration of lifetime licenses, and positive changes from previous subscription models also contribute to a sense of relief.",{"_208":522,"_210":523,"_212":523,"_214":524,"_216":525},"Encouragement",0.010652463382157125,8,"Users express encouragement by recommending GameMaker to others, especially beginners, to learn game development and GML. They share their positive experiences and highlight the engine's potential for learning game internals and creating projects, actively promoting its use.",{"_208":527,"_210":523,"_212":523,"_214":524,"_216":528},"Humor","Humor is used through self-deprecating jokes about personal struggles with game development, sarcastic descriptions of bugs ('BugMaker'), and ironic statements about the learning process or the cost of becoming a developer. Playful examples and analogies are also used to lighten the tone of reviews.",{"_208":530,"_210":523,"_212":523,"_214":524,"_216":531},"Nostalgia","Nostalgia is evoked by warm memories of starting programming with older versions of Game Maker, recalling past experiences, and missing previous features or packages. Users who have used the engine for many years often reflect on its evolution and their long-term connection to the software.",{"_208":533,"_210":534,"_212":534,"_214":384,"_216":535},"Hope",0.009320905459387484,"Hope is tied to the potential for future updates, the desire for native 3D features, and the possibility of resolving current issues to recommend the engine. Users also express hope for kickstarting projects, expanding their dreams, and that their reviews might help others, particularly those with disabilities.",{"_208":537,"_210":538,"_212":538,"_214":245,"_216":539},"Amusement",0.007989347536617843,"Amusement comes from humorous observations, such as the success of simple games like Flappy Bird, self-deprecating humor about personal progress, and ironic recommendations despite individual struggles. Analogies and humorous descriptions of debugging also contribute to this emotion.",{"_208":541,"_210":538,"_212":538,"_214":245,"_216":542},"Gratitude","Gratitude is expressed for GameMaker being an accessible, robust tool that enables game creation, even for those without strong programming or artistic skills. Users are thankful for its role in their personal and professional development, as well as for positive changes that benefit developers.",{"_208":544,"_210":538,"_212":538,"_214":245,"_216":545},"Approval","Users show approval for GameMaker's suitability for beginners, its effectiveness for 2D game development, and the ease of learning GML. The small learning curve, good documentation, and the ability to start game creation without immediate frustration are also points of approval.",{"_208":547,"_210":548,"_212":548,"_214":134,"_216":549},"Admiration",0.005326231691078562,"Admiration is directed at GameMaker's overall quality, efficiency, and capabilities as a game engine, often exemplified by successful games like Undertale. Users are impressed by its simplicity, charm, and its perceived status as the best engine for 2D game development.",{"_208":551,"_210":548,"_212":548,"_214":134,"_216":552},"Enjoyment","Enjoyment is derived from the fun aspect of using the engine, the process of coding and sprite making, and the overall experience of learning and creating games with GameMaker. Users find the tool inherently enjoyable to work with.","gameInfo",{"_555":556,"_563":564,"_572":573},"usage",{"_557":558,"_559":560,"_561":562},"totalTokens",8557,"promptTokens",7550,"completionTokens",1007,"gameCategories",[565,566,567,568,569,570,571],"Game Development Tool","2D Game Creation","Cross-Platform Deployment","Level Editor","Debugging","Monetization Integration","Sandbox Creation","mostRequestedFeatures",[574,577,580,583,586,589,592,595,598,601,604,607,610,613,615],{"_208":575,"_212":266,"_216":576},"Improved 3D Game Development Support","GameMaker is primarily a 2D engine, making 3D game creation difficult and not officially supported. Users desire better capabilities for 3D projects.",{"_208":578,"_212":233,"_216":579},"More Stable and Less Disruptive Updates","Updates are often buggy, frequently break existing projects, and can render the software unusable, leading to lost progress and the need to wait for fixes.",{"_208":581,"_212":227,"_216":582},"More Favorable Monetization Model","The shift to a subscription model and the requirement to pay for game export functionality, especially after previous one-time purchases, has caused significant user dissatisfaction.",{"_208":584,"_212":238,"_216":585},"Improved User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX)","The user interface is often described as unintuitive, cluttered, and difficult for beginners, leading to frustration and a steep learning curve.",{"_208":587,"_212":297,"_216":588},"Comprehensive and Up-to-Date Tutorials/Documentation","Players report a significant lack of functional, up-to-date, and comprehensive tutorials and documentation, hindering the learning process.",{"_208":590,"_212":291,"_216":591},"More Advanced Features and Modern Tools","GameMaker is perceived as lacking advanced features and modern tools compared to other engines, making it less suitable for complex projects.",{"_208":593,"_212":244,"_216":594},"Better Official Mod and DLC Support","Support for DLC and mods is poor and largely relies on community extensions, limiting the extensibility of games made with GameMaker.",{"_208":596,"_212":250,"_216":597},"Built-in Lighting and Tile Collision Features","Some common game mechanics like lighting and tile collision need custom implementation, which users would prefer to have built-in.",{"_208":599,"_212":285,"_216":600},"Clearer GML Syntax / Easier GML for Beginners","Many users find GameMaker Language (GML) difficult to understand, with unclear syntax, especially for beginners, making programming challenging.",{"_208":602,"_212":603,"_216":302},"Removal of Mandatory Opera Account for Export",0.45,{"_208":605,"_212":603,"_216":606},"Better Support for Large/Serious Projects and Online Game Development","GameMaker is suggested to be not suitable for serious, large, or online game development, with users recommending other engines for such projects.",{"_208":608,"_212":326,"_216":609},"Improved Linux Compatibility and Stability","The software frequently crashes or performs poorly when run on Linux operating systems, indicating significant stability and compatibility issues.",{"_208":611,"_212":326,"_216":612},"Faster Compilation Times","Project compilation, especially for Android, is notably slow on less powerful PCs, impacting development efficiency.",{"_208":614,"_212":326,"_216":306},"Improved File Management System",{"_208":616,"_212":361,"_216":617},"Support for Other Programming Languages or More Standard Language Features","GameMaker's unique language (GML) might be a barrier for those already experienced with other programming languages, suggesting a desire for broader language support or more standard features.","summary",[620,621,622,623,624,625],"Excellent, accessible, and intuitive for 2D game development","Powerful and feature-rich engine with free version","Comprehensive learning resources available","Poor for 3D game development","Frequent breaking updates and problematic monetization","Confusing interface and difficult GML language","result_at","2025-10-12T11:46:30.294","result_stats",{"_630":631,"_632":633,"_647":648,"_649":650,"_651":652,"_653":116,"_654":631,"_655":122},"totalReviews",750,"featureCounts",{"_634":635,"_636":637,"_638":639,"_640":641,"_642":643,"_644":384,"_645":646},"emotions",788,"miscPoints",113,"gameplayPoints",134,"negativePoints",353,"positivePoints",816,"performancePoints","recommendationPoints",148,"totalNegative",96,"totalPositive",325,"totalHelpfulReviews",421,"totalProtestReviews","totalFilteredReviews","totalProhibitedReviews","has_podcast","results",[659],{"_626":660},["D",1760269590294],"image","https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1670460/library_600x900.jpg","image_fallback",{"_14":665,"_16":666,"_18":667,"_197":73,"_198":778,"_657":1041,"_661":1044,"_663":722},"1056780","Clickteam Fusion 2.5+ Addon",{"_16":666,"_24":20,"_26":668,"_76":99,"_77":-5,"_93":673,"_674":675,"_679":680,"_95":682,"_101":683,"_103":684,"_108":703,"_113":705,"_141":721,"_143":722,"_147":723,"_87":116,"_152":725,"_157":728,"_159":729,"_161":730,"_163":731,"_756":757,"_165":769,"_167":770,"_177":772,"_181":773,"_183":774,"_187":775,"_192":777,"_194":729},[669,670,671,672],{"_29":30,"_31":32},{"_29":37,"_31":38},{"_29":43,"_31":44},{"_29":46,"_31":47},"http://www.Clickteam.com","fullgame",{"_16":676,"_677":678},"Clickteam Fusion 2.5","appid","248170","packages",[681],352945,{"_97":99,"_98":99,"_100":73},"https://store.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/storepagebackground/app/1056780?t=1669177474",[685,687,689,691,693,695,697,699,701],{"_29":126,"_31":686},"Single-player",{"_29":122,"_31":688},"Multi-player",{"_29":504,"_31":690},"MMO",{"_29":516,"_31":692},"Co-op",{"_29":332,"_31":694},"Shared/Split Screen",{"_29":417,"_31":696},"Cross-Platform Multiplayer",{"_29":337,"_31":698},"Downloadable Content",{"_29":499,"_31":700},"Steam Achievements",{"_29":272,"_31":702},"Steam Leaderboards",[704],"Clickteam",[706,709,712,715,718],{"_29":116,"_117":707,"_119":708},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_14a105c9e071183140bfc96930581bd96c5b6a6b.1920x1080.jpg?t=1669177474","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_14a105c9e071183140bfc96930581bd96c5b6a6b.600x338.jpg?t=1669177474",{"_29":122,"_117":710,"_119":711},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_3cb61f4fa7b1b575a6ab21e55b5bf896c76c622f.1920x1080.jpg?t=1669177474","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_3cb61f4fa7b1b575a6ab21e55b5bf896c76c622f.600x338.jpg?t=1669177474",{"_29":126,"_117":713,"_119":714},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_46a30be6a791fffe01c65dbb211d81f592535a2f.1920x1080.jpg?t=1669177474","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_46a30be6a791fffe01c65dbb211d81f592535a2f.600x338.jpg?t=1669177474",{"_29":130,"_117":716,"_119":717},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_0df4f96bace0b17401fe36326f30d9937e0fc3db.1920x1080.jpg?t=1669177474","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_0df4f96bace0b17401fe36326f30d9937e0fc3db.600x338.jpg?t=1669177474",{"_29":134,"_117":719,"_119":720},"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_843b737b6714cede8cf5979fe9f6b1e40e91e3b4.1920x1080.jpg?t=1669177474","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/ss_843b737b6714cede8cf5979fe9f6b1e40e91e3b4.600x338.jpg?t=1669177474",1056780,"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/header.jpg?t=1669177474",{"_149":724,"_151":99},"1 Apr, 2019",{"_154":726,"_156":727},"http://www.clickteam.com/contact-us","Support@Clickteam.com","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1669177474","Clickteam Fusion 2.5+ enhances your existing copy of Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Standard or Developer by providing some very powerful additional features and improving functions in several places.

Access the power of event editor with even more ease using child events in your projects, qualifiers in global events, customizable qualifiers and a global event list editor.

Improve the performances of your applications with new engine optimizations and a new Windows runtime using DirectX 11.

Debugging your application has never been easier with the addition of new features like the built in profiler that allows you to examine the time taken by each event line of your application. The resulting output allows you to detect any bottleneck in your events and optimize your application's frame rate. Or the new Find All function that searches your entire application for your search criteria and provides a new output window with the results. Find what you are looking for in the list, click it to jump directly there!

A ton of other features include

Faster loading and saving times
Define up to 260 alterable values and 260 alterable strings per object in the editor
New selection commands in the frame editor
Objects alphabetically sorted in the Workspace window
Run app from specific frame
A new Output window in the debugger to display debug messages
The ability to see and replace all fonts in your application in the Data Element editor
Actions to preload graphic and sound files to accelerate later Load Frame, Set Effect Texture or Play Sample File actions
And more!

","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/page_bg_raw.jpg?t=1669177474",[732],{"_16":733,"_734":735,"_748":749,"_750":86,"_31":86,"_751":116,"_752":753,"_754":755},"default","subs",[736],{"_737":681,"_738":739,"_740":99,"_741":116,"_742":86,"_743":82,"_744":745,"_746":747},"packageid","option_text","Clickteam Fusion 2.5+ Addon - 49,99€ 24,99€","is_free_license","percent_savings","option_description","can_get_free_license","percent_savings_text","-50% ","price_in_cents_with_discount",2499,"title","Buy Clickteam Fusion 2.5+ Addon","save_text","display_type","selection_text","Select a purchase option","is_recurring_subscription","false","price_overview",{"_758":747,"_759":760,"_761":762,"_763":764,"_765":766,"_767":768},"final","initial",4999,"currency","EUR","final_formatted","24,99€","discount_percent",50,"initial_formatted","49,99€","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1669177474",{"_169":771},"Minimum:

OS *: Minimum Windows XP SP3 Operating System. Supports Vista, 7 , 8 and Windows 10
Processor: 200 Mhz Pentium processor or higher
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: Must support minimum of Direct3D 9
Additional Notes: Broadband Internet connection

",[],"Clickteam Fusion 2.5+ enhances your existing copy of Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Standard or Developer by providing some very powerful additional features and improving functions in several places.",[],{"_189":776,"_191":-5},[],"English, French, Japanese",{"_29":779,"_14":665,"_201":780,"_203":781,"_205":782,"_252":832,"_307":872,"_344":880,"_368":881,"_408":895,"_469":915,"_553":957,"_618":1030,"_626":1034,"_628":1035,"_656":73,"_197":73},"d2860ac6-e9da-400c-b99a-0de9b951367c","2025-10-07T23:19:04.111177","2025-10-07T23:30:17.619",[783,787,791,795,799,803,807,811,815,819,823,827],{"_208":784,"_210":785,"_212":266,"_214":312,"_216":786},"Improved Development Workflow",0.9541929640839462,"The DLC provides numerous workflow enhancements, making development easier, faster, and smoother. It includes features like search functionality, debug options, and general improvements that speed up development and support larger projects.",{"_208":788,"_210":789,"_212":266,"_214":504,"_216":790},"Advanced Optimization & Debugging Tools",0.6140190297530471,"Key additions like the Profiler and enhanced debugger provide critical tools for monitoring, optimizing, and identifying bottlenecks in applications. These features are especially important for large projects, helping users improve performance and resolve issues efficiently.",{"_208":792,"_210":793,"_212":233,"_214":342,"_216":794},"Introduction of Child Events",0.559316739383089,"The long-awaited inclusion of child events (also known as sub-events or sub-conditions) is a major improvement. This feature simplifies complex event sequences, reduces redundancy, and significantly enhances code readability and modification, operating similarly to if/else statements.",{"_208":796,"_210":797,"_212":221,"_214":435,"_216":798},"Enhanced DirectX 11 Support",0.5015890564162516,"The add-on introduces crucial DirectX 11 support, which was long overdue. This significantly improves graphical capabilities, runtime performance, and overall engine speed compared to DX9, making the engine more competitive and allowing for modern graphical interfaces.",{"_208":800,"_210":801,"_212":227,"_214":450,"_216":802},"Increased Project Scalability",0.4064500096811657,"The update helps users manage and optimize large projects more effectively by offering features like event optimization, preloading data, and memory optimization. It also extends object limits, allowing for more complex and ambitious creations.",{"_208":804,"_210":805,"_212":291,"_214":450,"_216":806},"Enhanced Object-Oriented Features",0.38588951688845097,"The update moves towards an object-oriented paradigm by introducing features like custom qualifiers and the ability to simulate inheritance. This allows for more structured and flexible game engine coding.",{"_208":808,"_210":809,"_212":297,"_214":440,"_216":810},"Bug Fixes and Stability",0.3428650495697152,"The update includes numerous bug fixes, which have resolved long-standing issues and improved the overall stability of the software. This has encouraged some users to return to using the program.",{"_208":812,"_210":813,"_212":238,"_214":524,"_216":814},"Essential for Advanced Users",0.2950743866373138,"The add-on is considered a must-have for advanced users and those working on significant projects. It provides modern runtimes and debug tools, making it indispensable for frequent users of Fusion 2.5.",{"_208":816,"_210":817,"_212":244,"_214":138,"_216":818},"Positive User Experience",0.19616161246834812,"Players express high satisfaction, noting that the program works perfectly, fulfills its promises, and represents a valuable investment. The update also makes the development environment feel more professional.",{"_208":820,"_210":821,"_212":366,"_214":122,"_216":822},"New Localization Options",0.04457652460880593,"The update facilitates new localization efforts, with one user having a positive experience adding Chinese localization to a project from scratch.",{"_208":824,"_210":825,"_212":455,"_214":122,"_216":826},"Free Tool Updates",0.041483130402839116,"New tools and functionalities are provided for free with updates, which is appreciated by the user base.",{"_208":828,"_210":829,"_212":830,"_214":122,"_216":831},"Simplified Learning Curve",0.037484239748013896,0.1,"The software maintains its reputation for having an exceptionally easy learning curve, making game creation accessible.",[833,838,842,846,849,853,857,861,865,869],{"_208":834,"_210":835,"_212":221,"_214":836,"_216":837},"Paid update for core features",0.9872585449014338,37,"Many players feel that essential features, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements included in the add-on should have been free updates to the base program. They perceive charging for these as a 'paid update' or 'robbery,' especially given the base program's existing cost.",{"_208":839,"_210":840,"_212":297,"_214":524,"_216":841},"DirectX 11 implementation issues",0.2900285205225131,"The implementation of DirectX 11 support, which is locked behind the add-on, is criticized for not being a standard inclusion and for causing compatibility issues with existing text formats and custom fonts. It also consumes more memory than DX9.",{"_208":843,"_210":844,"_212":238,"_214":138,"_216":845},"Outdated and expensive engine",0.20741565201419557,"Players believe the engine is less capable and more expensive than alternatives, lacking future-proofing and remaining outdated even with the update. They note that many comparable engines offer similar features, including optimization and debugging tools, for free.",{"_208":847,"_210":817,"_212":244,"_214":138,"_216":848},"Poor support and community resources","Players report a lack of available guides, terrible engine support, and no community support from Clickteam Fusion. They also note the absence of promotional help for developers and Steam events.",{"_208":850,"_210":851,"_212":250,"_214":130,"_216":852},"Compatibility and project issues",0.13085198655818833,"The add-on creates compatibility problems, as projects made with 2.5+ cannot be opened by older versions, and it breaks compatibility with the Mac editor. Some users also reported game crashes after installing the DLC.",{"_208":854,"_210":855,"_212":361,"_214":130,"_216":856},"Minor technical and usability issues",0.11245271924404168,"Some minor issues include the editor running with slightly longer load times, the DLC not fixing all bugs, and Steam Guard preventing auto-loading of saved files.",{"_208":858,"_210":859,"_212":326,"_214":126,"_216":860},"Limited localization and platform support",0.08915304921761186,"The official version lacks Chinese localization, and there are no versions available for Unix-based systems. Additionally, ports for different platforms must be purchased separately.",{"_208":862,"_210":863,"_212":366,"_214":126,"_216":864},"Negative company perception",0.07496847949602779,"Players express disappointment in the company's practices, with some even noting that the original creator considers Fusion 2.5 to be bad. This indicates a general dissatisfaction with the developer's approach.",{"_208":866,"_210":867,"_212":449,"_214":126,"_216":868},"Confusion for new users",0.053010720226885896,"One reviewer expressed confusion about how to proceed after the DLC update, indicating a potential lack of clarity or guidance for users, especially those new to the software.",{"_208":870,"_210":825,"_212":455,"_214":122,"_216":871},"Performance drops for non-add-on users","Friends who did not purchase the add-on reported experiencing performance drops in the standard version of Clickteam Fusion, suggesting a potential negative impact on base users.",[873,876],{"_208":874,"_210":867,"_212":326,"_214":122,"_216":875},"Engine performance limitations","The engine struggles with dynamic objects, especially when many are in view. It performs better with a large number of static objects outside the player's immediate view.",{"_208":877,"_210":878,"_212":361,"_214":122,"_216":879},"C++ for raw speed",0.04933203382764197,"Players suggest using C++ for performance-critical aspects. This implies that the current scripting or default engine capabilities might not be sufficient for achieving optimal raw speed.",[],[882,887,891],{"_208":883,"_210":884,"_212":266,"_214":885,"_216":886},"Essential Add-on for Fusion",0.519396861813223,16,"Many players consider this add-on a must-have, especially for serious game development or to maximize the potential of Clickteam Fusion. While some suggest waiting for a sale, the general consensus is that its features justify the purchase.",{"_208":888,"_210":889,"_212":244,"_214":130,"_216":890},"Engine Not for Beginners",0.13372957382641779,"Some feedback suggests that the engine is not suitable for beginners, particularly in the current development landscape. Players recommend exploring newer, more robust engines for game development.",{"_208":892,"_210":893,"_212":238,"_214":126,"_216":894},"Upgrade Recommended for Optimization",0.10432454987285288,"The upgrade is highly recommended for users looking to optimize their projects developed with Fusion. It's seen as a valuable consideration for improving game performance.",[896,900,904,908,912],{"_208":897,"_210":898,"_212":227,"_214":126,"_216":899},"Confusing event hierarchy",0.10602144045377179,"Players are experiencing difficulty understanding the hierarchy and usage of different event types, especially with drag-and-drop functionality. The distinction between regular and sub-events, and the placement of 'green events,' is unclear.",{"_208":901,"_210":902,"_212":244,"_214":126,"_216":903},"Specific content drives purchases",0.09866406765528395,"Some players purchased the add-on specifically for certain characters (Li Kade 2) or child-related events. This indicates that particular content can be a strong motivator for sales.",{"_208":905,"_210":906,"_212":266,"_214":122,"_216":907},"DLC causes crashing issues",0.06492460772665287,"One player reported that the DLC causes crashing issues, leading them to disable it. This indicates a critical technical problem that prevents players from using the content.",{"_208":909,"_210":910,"_212":285,"_214":122,"_216":911},"Localization could boost sales",0.05605201222219661,"There is a suggestion that official Chinese localization would significantly improve sales. This highlights a potential market opportunity and a barrier for non-English speaking players.",{"_208":913,"_210":821,"_212":366,"_214":122,"_216":914},"Limited rating options","A player expressed a desire for a middle rating option between 'like' and 'unlike,' suggesting that the current binary system doesn't adequately capture nuanced opinions. This is based on limited feedback.",[916,919,921,924,927,930,933,935,939,941,943,946,948,951,954],{"_208":472,"_210":917,"_212":917,"_214":337,"_216":918},0.28,"Players are satisfied with the add-on's improvements, new features like custom qualifiers and child events, and overall value. Specific mentions include DX11 support, significant performance optimizations, and the resolution of long-standing bugs, which collectively enhance project completion and game performance.",{"_208":482,"_210":366,"_212":366,"_214":435,"_216":920},"Disappointment stems primarily from the pricing model, with many essential features and updates, including DX11 support, being locked behind a paid add-on rather than being free. Players also express dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of value, outdated engine, and absence of Chinese localization.",{"_208":477,"_210":922,"_212":922,"_214":440,"_216":923},0.13333333333333333,"Frustration is driven by the necessity of paying for what are considered fundamental upgrades and essential features, such as DX11 support, which are locked behind a paid add-on. The high price of the update and issues like game crashes after DLC installation also contribute to this emotion.",{"_208":487,"_210":925,"_212":925,"_214":384,"_216":926},0.09333333333333334,"Players are excited about the potential for optimizing large projects, new debugging capabilities, and features like child events. The prospect of new tools, faster engine performance, and free future updates also generates enthusiasm among advanced users.",{"_208":507,"_210":928,"_212":928,"_214":130,"_216":929},0.04,"Confusion arises from tutorials becoming obsolete and difficulties in understanding how to effectively use the program, particularly regarding the limitations and hierarchy rules for new features like sub-events.",{"_208":931,"_210":928,"_212":928,"_214":130,"_216":932},"Resignation","Players express resignation due to the perceived mandatory nature of the DLC, feeling compelled to purchase it despite reservations. This suggests a sense of inevitability regarding the purchase to access essential functionalities.",{"_208":533,"_210":928,"_212":928,"_214":130,"_216":934},"Hope is centered on the expectation that specific bugs, such as the DX11 custom font issue and general crashing problems, will be fixed in future updates. There is also hope for better sales if Chinese localization is implemented.",{"_208":936,"_210":937,"_212":937,"_214":126,"_216":938},"Caution",0.02666666666666667,"Caution is primarily related to the purchase price of the add-on, with players expressing reservations about paying the full price. This indicates a careful consideration of the cost versus perceived value before committing to a purchase.",{"_208":519,"_210":937,"_212":937,"_214":126,"_216":940},"Relief is felt when long-standing problems are finally fixed, allowing bugged projects to function as expected. This enables players to resume using the software effectively after previous frustrations.",{"_208":511,"_210":937,"_212":937,"_214":126,"_216":942},"Players appreciate the critical functionality improvements provided by the add-on, acknowledging its role in enhancing the software. There is also appreciation for Clickteam's pioneering efforts and the overall ease of use of the software.",{"_208":944,"_210":937,"_212":937,"_214":126,"_216":945},"Skepticism","Skepticism arises from doubts about the value proposition of the add-on's features, especially when similar functionalities are reportedly available for free elsewhere. Concerns about potential performance drops for users who do not purchase the DLC also contribute to this skepticism.",{"_208":514,"_210":937,"_212":937,"_214":126,"_216":947},"Enthusiasm is generated by the high quality of the DLC and the powerful capabilities it offers, such as the ability to code entire game engines using qualifiers and the utility of the profiler. This indicates a strong positive reaction to the advanced features.",{"_208":492,"_210":949,"_212":949,"_214":122,"_216":950},0.013333333333333334,"Anger is specifically directed at the pricing model of the add-on. This suggests a strong negative reaction to how the product is priced and distributed.",{"_208":952,"_210":949,"_212":949,"_214":122,"_216":953},"Sarcasm","Sarcasm is used as a means to express dissatisfaction with the pricing model. This indicates a critical and indirect way of communicating negative sentiment regarding the cost of the add-on.",{"_208":955,"_210":949,"_212":949,"_214":122,"_216":956},"Anticipation","Anticipation is felt regarding the future usefulness of the new features. This suggests players are looking forward to how these additions will benefit their projects and workflow.",{"_555":958,"_563":962,"_572":967},{"_557":959,"_559":960,"_561":961},6487,5493,994,[565,963,964,965,569,966],"Application Development Tool","UI Development","Programming Logic","Performance Optimization",[968,972,976,980,983,987,990,993,996,1000,1003,1007,1010,1014,1017,1020,1024,1027],{"_208":969,"_212":970,"_216":971},"More competitive pricing model and free updates for core features",0.99,"Players feel essential features, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements should be free updates to the base program, and the overall engine/add-on pricing is too high compared to alternatives.",{"_208":973,"_212":974,"_216":975},"More comprehensive guides and documentation",0.31,"Players report a lack of available guides and difficulty understanding new features like event hierarchy.",{"_208":977,"_212":978,"_216":979},"Improved DirectX 11 compatibility with existing text formats and custom fonts",0.29,"The current DirectX 11 implementation causes compatibility issues with existing text formats and custom fonts.",{"_208":981,"_212":978,"_216":982},"Reduced memory consumption for DirectX 11 runtime","The DirectX 11 runtime consumes more memory than the DirectX 9 version.",{"_208":984,"_212":985,"_216":986},"Engine modernization and future-proofing",0.26,"Players believe the engine is outdated, less capable than alternatives, and lacks future-proofing, also implying a need for better performance with dynamic objects.",{"_208":988,"_212":366,"_216":989},"Improved official engine support","Players report terrible engine support from Clickteam Fusion.",{"_208":991,"_212":366,"_216":992},"Enhanced community support and resources","Players note a lack of community support from Clickteam Fusion.",{"_208":994,"_212":366,"_216":995},"Promotional support for developers and Steam events","Players note the absence of promotional help for developers and Steam events.",{"_208":997,"_212":998,"_216":999},"Improved stability to prevent game crashes",0.19,"Users reported game crashes after installing the DLC, and the DLC itself causes crashing issues.",{"_208":1001,"_212":455,"_216":1002},"Official Chinese localization","The official version lacks Chinese localization, and it is suggested that it would significantly improve sales.",{"_208":1004,"_212":1005,"_216":1006},"Backward compatibility for projects created with the add-on",0.13,"Projects made with 2.5+ cannot be opened by older versions, causing compatibility problems.",{"_208":1008,"_212":1005,"_216":1009},"Compatibility with Mac editor","The add-on breaks compatibility with the Mac editor.",{"_208":1011,"_212":1012,"_216":1013},"Faster editor load times",0.11,"The editor runs with slightly longer load times.",{"_208":1015,"_212":1012,"_216":1016},"Resolution of all remaining bugs in the software","The DLC did not fix all bugs.",{"_208":1018,"_212":1012,"_216":1019},"Fix for Steam Guard preventing auto-loading of saved files","Steam Guard prevents auto-loading of saved files.",{"_208":1021,"_212":1022,"_216":1023},"Support for Unix-based systems",0.09,"There are no versions available for Unix-based systems.",{"_208":1025,"_212":1022,"_216":1026},"Unified platform ports or reduced cost for separate platform purchases","Ports for different platforms must be purchased separately.",{"_208":1028,"_212":928,"_216":1029},"Prevent performance drops for standard version users","Non-add-on users reported experiencing performance drops in the standard version of Clickteam Fusion.",[1031,1032,1033,834,839,843],"Improved development workflow and optimization tools","Introduction of child events and enhanced DirectX 11","Increased project scalability and stability","2025-10-07T23:19:47.397",{"_630":1036,"_632":1037,"_647":440,"_649":499,"_651":267,"_653":122,"_654":1036,"_655":116},57,{"_634":1038,"_636":440,"_638":126,"_640":1039,"_642":1040,"_644":116,"_645":337},75,72,102,[1042],{"_626":1043},["D",1759879187397],"https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1056780/library_600x900.jpg","gamesCount","page","search",[1049,1051,1053,1055,1057,1059,1061,1063,1065,1067,1069],{"_29":1050,"_16":566},"168fc05b-66c9-43e2-9c14-49f09e477637",{"_29":1052,"_16":963},"04504468-a100-4d5a-b99d-30740fd2d33f",{"_29":1054,"_16":567},"198197a3-e89f-446e-a4c9-bc6a98df44be",{"_29":1056,"_16":569},"7d81cd0d-6c9e-48f6-9894-9b2777629b9c",{"_29":1058,"_16":565},"0279895c-62d4-4c31-b92b-86afcf8ce888",{"_29":1060,"_16":568},"e438098c-4bc8-4181-8128-b42d8f9f6d67",{"_29":1062,"_16":570},"ad628567-b9dc-4848-a1ff-406805b16cf7",{"_29":1064,"_16":966},"94e444b5-63b7-4136-af9a-ec747aa3a21b",{"_29":1066,"_16":965},"151fb83d-da35-461a-a315-7e1cae660c71",{"_29":1068,"_16":571},"70ba42a8-868b-4566-8333-0ba43a25566b",{"_29":1070,"_16":964},"9a6577ca-aa1e-411c-a1a3-b292a251ca80","initialCategories",[1073],{"_29":1056,"_16":569},"actionData","errors"]

All Games2

GameMaker

Clickteam Fusion 2.5+ Addon