Product details

Abstract

Always wanted to design your own action bonanza then your wish has come true with RPG MAKER 2 where you can make playable characters and monsters, backgrounds, dungeons, maps, and even a title screen to introduce your own ultimate creation. So get set for a game true to your wishes!!!

ESRB rating

Mild Violence

Full description

RPG Maker 2 gives players the ability to create entire worlds full of characters, items, monsters, buildings, and plots. Three modes -- beginner, intermediate, and advanced -- allow novices and experienced players to jump into action. Over 200 characters and monsters, 250 objects, and infinite numbers of equipment items, weapons, and abilities are available to players. A sample game from the Dragon Warrior production team is included for play and as a reference. RPG Maker 2 supports PlayStation 2 USB Keyboards, which makes scripting much easier for users. Additional options allow importing digital images, controlling the camera system, environmental effects, sound effect modification, and an assortment of texturing and terrain tools.

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RPG Maker 2 will allow you to craft your own game.

Special features

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Modes - for budding game designers or seasoned pros!

Total Player Control - they write the story, design the levels, select the characters, and literally set the stage for adventure! With over 200 characters and enemies, more than 250 objects, and an infinite number of Magic/Skill abilities, weapons, equipment, and items to create; the possibilities are endless!

In-game Help Feature - anytime a player requires explanations regarding the creation process, they can simply press the START button to ask the in-game Helper Characters.

Ready-for-Play RPG - a sample game is included, created by members of the Dragon Warrior production staff using the RPG MAKER 2 construction software; showing players examples of what can be done with the RPG MAKER 2 technology!

Keyboard Compatible - since the PlayStation(r)2 is USB port compatible, there are a number of keyboard accessories available for the players to hook up making scripting infinitely easier.

Import Digital Camera Images - Sony PictureParadise is a middleware product that enables the player to download their digital pictures into RPG MAKER 2 so they may use them in their game.

Full Camera Control - a fully functional camera system allows the player to direct dramatic cinema-style events and multiple perspective battles.

Real-time Environment Effects - add that extra touch of realism with customizable real-time weather and time-of-day effects.

Exceptional Sounds - add sound effects, environmental, and background music to set the mood of the adventure.

3D Map Creation - design and build entire continents using a wide variety of terrains and texturing tools!

Building / Dungeon Editor - allows players to create buildings and dungeons brick-by-brick or with pre-made walls and textures!

8MB of Storage - compared to the original RPG Maker, more than sixty times the amount of game data can now be stored on a single Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation(r)2). This allows ambitious game makers an unbelievable amount of room to create games to their hearts' content.