
Handy tiles brushes and an inheritance feature for objects are also part of the deal, plus a few other interface improvements. The workflow has also been simplified and improved, given the fact that you can now easily create sprites on the fly and switch between different objects with ease. To emphasize on the fact that the editor is designed for small projects, the whole thing is optimized for laptop users, since you do not need multiple monitors to fit everything on the screen in a cozy way.

The trademark of the engine is its approachable controls and simple interface, which makes it the perfect tool for those who are just starting out in the industry.

GameMaker Studio 2 is the long-awaited second installment of the very popular engine designed for the beginners of the industry, and it brings a wide variety of improvements, as well as many new features that should allow you to build even better games. Develop and publish games from a simple interface In case that’s a bit too overwhelming for you, on the other hand, there are even simpler choices out there. In fact, even huge, triple-A graphics engines like Unreal Engine 4 are (somewhat) free nowadays, although indie developers do not have the necessary resources to get the most out of it. Regardless, a solid starting point.įor discussions, check out the official forums.Game development is not a huge deal anymore, since everyone has access to modern tools that can get the job done with minimal effort and a very small team. Keep in mind, however, that this the exact file made available via Humble - it may still have some oddities that you'd need to resolve.


However, I was able to confirm that the GMS version of Spelunky Classic included in the bundle can in fact be distributed publicly (because the GM8 one already is publicly available), so here's that: The downloadable project is, however, in GM8 format, and does not easily work in GMS.Īt the same time, a GameMaker:Studio-compatible (ported) version of Spelunky Classic was included in Humble GameMaker Bundle, and thus available to anyone that bought the bundle.Ī certain problem with that is, obviously, that if you haven't had the luck to be made aware of and buy the bundle in time, you would not have access to it afterwards. Original Spelunky's source code is available for download for a while now.
