This tool is a dream come true. After years of imagining what it would be like to create my own game from this genre, while also having no real game making experience, this tool helped me take my first step to actually start my project. Looking forward playing a lot of games created with it!
So first, I want to say that my review is based on a version just prior to full release.
This toolset is outstanding from top to bottom. Any issues or questions are easily and quickly handled by an active development team that not only seem competent, but happy to interact with their users! The community itself is still growing but even in early stages seems more than happy to assist whenever the devs might be offline.
There are still features being added and worked on, though some are higher priority for the devs than others. The good news is that the toolset is written in a way that if you have a basic understanding of code and are willing to take the time, you can modify the underlying systems any way you need, often with some help and guidance from the community and devs themselves.
Some of the tutorials released for MonMae seem slightly outdated right now, but they are being fixed and updated alongside new ones releasing as features expand. This does mean that currently the learning curve is a little bit steeper right now than it will be in the coming weeks and months. Fortunately, this isn't a major hurdle as MonMae is incredibly forgiving and largely beginner friendly. Most people should be able to drop in, and as long as they have the willpower to sit through a few tutorials and ask a few questions, it shouldn't be unreasonable for them to start seeing progress in just a few hours.
Even through the beta MonMae has fast tracked development on my game immensely. Paid full price and I feel like I have already gotten my money's worth. Beyond stoked on this product already, and can't wait to see where it goes.
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This is a great software that has been very much needed in the community for years.
This tool is a dream come true. After years of imagining what it would be like to create my own game from this genre, while also having no real game making experience, this tool helped me take my first step to actually start my project. Looking forward playing a lot of games created with it!
So first, I want to say that my review is based on a version just prior to full release.
This toolset is outstanding from top to bottom. Any issues or questions are easily and quickly handled by an active development team that not only seem competent, but happy to interact with their users! The community itself is still growing but even in early stages seems more than happy to assist whenever the devs might be offline.
There are still features being added and worked on, though some are higher priority for the devs than others. The good news is that the toolset is written in a way that if you have a basic understanding of code and are willing to take the time, you can modify the underlying systems any way you need, often with some help and guidance from the community and devs themselves.
Some of the tutorials released for MonMae seem slightly outdated right now, but they are being fixed and updated alongside new ones releasing as features expand. This does mean that currently the learning curve is a little bit steeper right now than it will be in the coming weeks and months. Fortunately, this isn't a major hurdle as MonMae is incredibly forgiving and largely beginner friendly. Most people should be able to drop in, and as long as they have the willpower to sit through a few tutorials and ask a few questions, it shouldn't be unreasonable for them to start seeing progress in just a few hours.
A wonderful alternative to Pokemon essentials that provides incredible flexibility while being easy to learn.
An Incredible to for Monster Catching training game development, can not recommend it enough.
Even through the beta MonMae has fast tracked development on my game immensely. Paid full price and I feel like I have already gotten my money's worth. Beyond stoked on this product already, and can't wait to see where it goes.
MonMae is the best engine for making Monster Tamer games!