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RPG Maker 2003

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Gotcha Gotcha Games
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Windows
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THE LATEST VERSION OF RPG MAKER SERIES ON STEAM, "RPG MAKER MZ"

THE LATEST INSTALLMENT IN THE RPG MAKER SERIES, RPG MAKER MZ, BRINGS SIGNIFICANT ENHANCEMENTS TO THE FEATURES INTRODUCED IN ITS PREDECESSOR, MV. IT IS A NO-CODE GAME DEVELOPMENT TOOL THAT SIMPLIFIES GAME CREATION, EVEN FOR BEGINNERS. IT INCORPORATES MANY NEW FEATURES, INCLUDING AUTO-SAVE AND EVENT SKIPPING.


About the Software

UNLEASH YOUR PASSION FOR RETRO RPGs


For the first time ever, RPG Maker 2003 is officially available in English! This legendary game development engine is both highly affordable and easy to use, and it remains one of the most popular RPG Maker installments to date. It is the first engine in the series to employ a sideview battle system similar to the classic RPGs of the early-to-mid 90s. If you have always wanted to create a retro RPG with a third-person battle system, or simply are looking for an affordable but reliable game creation engine, then RPG Maker 2003 is for you!

KEY FEATURES


  • Side-view Battle System
    Most titles in the RPG Maker series center on first-person, turn-based combat. RPG Maker 2003 breaks this tradition by offering an engaging sideview battle system that is perfect for fans of classic RPGs. Creating and managing your game’s combat is as easy as filling in a database and playtesting, with no scripting knowledge required! This departure makes RPG Maker 2003 an excellent alternative for game developers who are not particularly fond of front-view battle systems.

  • Straightforward Tools
    RPG Maker engines are designed to be as flexible as possible while still being user friendly, and RPG Maker 2003 is no exception. Virtually everything in the engine is managed through a simple point-and-click interface. All of your game’s characters, enemies, skills, animations, and equipment are created and stored in an easy-to-navigate database. An in-depth event system contains dozens of functions to help make your story and world come to life, such as custom messages, character movement, player choices, special effects, and more. Plus, RPG Maker 2003’s powerful map editor is extremely easy to master, allowing you to craft your world tile by tile with unprecedented efficiency!

  • Retro Presentation
    Relive the golden age of RPGs with RPG Maker 2003’s diverse selection of 16-bit default graphics. If you’re feeling especially creative, RPG Maker 2003 allows you to import custom 16-bit graphics, including character sprites, tilesets for your environments, battle animations, backgrounds, and more! The engine is also loaded with a variety of catchy midi tracks and sound effects for your game; custom MP3/WAV/MIDI tracks can be added as well.

  • Share Your Game!
    Want to share your creation with the world? You can export your creation in a portable file that can be played on ANY Windows system! Plus, games made with RPG Maker 2003 can be sold as long as you have the appropriate rights and have followed the registration procedure. With some hard work you could become the next great indie game developer!

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User Reviews

Mostly Positive
7 user reviews
71%
Positive
1,421 hrs at review
Not Recommended

It's really annoying that I have to keep changing my PC's system language every time I work on different projects, since this software does not support multiple languages at the same time. Worse yet, it's full of frustrating limitations like capping weapon attack diagrams at around 30, which is way too few for a game with 100+ weapons. These clunky and user-unfriendly mechanics make it feel like a rehashed old tool being resold with no modern adjustment to smooth things out.

1 helpful
48 hrs at review
Recommended

Genuinly the BEST version of RPG maker for beginners. It's limited functionality makes you think. - Coming from someone who owns ALL versions available on Steam

10 hrs at review
Recommended

Really awesome engine, just personally had a hard time making art for it.

80 hrs at review
Recommended

good and easy to use

8 min at review
Not Recommended

No, I cannot recommend this software. It was incredible for 2003, but if you want to make your own RPG, you really should spend the extra 20-50 dollars to get a newer version of RPG Maker. I don't understand why anyone would not put an extra 20-50 dollars into a passion project they dedicate hundreds of hours to. If you have access to Steam and can buy games, you probably aren't THAT poor, so don't sell your creative flexibility short with extremely outdated software. The only reason I bought this was because it was on a steep sale and I wanted to view some of my ancient projects again.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7/8
  • Processor: Intel® Pentium®4 1.5GHz
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 1024x768 or better video resolution in High Color mode
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound-compatible sound card

FAQ

How much does RPG Maker 2003 cost?

RPG Maker 2003 costs $1.99. Currently 90% off!

What are the system requirements for RPG Maker 2003?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7/8 Processor: Intel® Pentium®4 1.5GHz Memory: 256 MB RAM Graphics: 1024x768 or better video resolution in High Color mode Storage: 100 MB available space Sound Card: DirectSound-compatible sound card

What platforms is RPG Maker 2003 available on?

RPG Maker 2003 is available on Windows PC.

Is RPG Maker 2003 worth buying?

RPG Maker 2003 has 71% positive reviews from 7 players.

When was RPG Maker 2003 released?

RPG Maker 2003 was released on Apr 24, 2015.

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