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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 387.7 hrs on record (245.3 hrs at review time)
Posted: 17 Nov, 2015 @ 9:09am
Updated: 4 Apr, 2020 @ 11:39pm

Yeah, okay, GameGuru doesn't have the best graphics around, but they have a specific look to it, so there's that. Making the graphics look as good as UE4 and Unity however, is practically impossible. But that's not my point, my point is GameGuru's graphics are good enough for making games for the hecc of it.

The engine is editable to certain extents, but not really enough for hardcore coders and developers. Again, this is an engine made more for the fun of it. Making some nice $$$ is possible, but not too easy.

GameGuru doesn't rely on the users scripts to change the gameplay, most of that that can be edited. Such as changing the enemies weapons, damage, speed, health, etc.

What else is GameGuru easiest with? Mapping, yes mapping. Simple drag and drop for map editing in GameGuru. You can either free roam, or get an instant top down view while editing to make mapping all the more easier.

Model importation
<----I'm surprised that's even a word)
GameGuru currently has a model importer where you select your .x file (the only model file type GameGuru accepts), texture and of course, the best part, editing the settings of that object, size, if it is a metal, wood, or whatever kind of object, and then saving is all that's needed for easy model importing.

Scripting.
Can GameGuru script, you may ask? Well the short answer is yes! Currently, GameGuru can be scripted in .lua. It's also nice how easy your scripts are to use, but I'm not saying scripting is easier in GameGuru, as it is just as hard as any other engine. However, I was meaning how easy they are to put to use in GameGuru. GameGuru has these features called "Zones" that allows you to easily place zones to allow your scripts to be used in many ways. Drag and drop your zone, and attach your script. And done, that easy.

Terrain Editing.
Terrain editing in GameGuru is actually one of my favorite features. You can very easily and efficiently add various types of grass, as well as forming mountains with the landscape tools.

Distribution.
I know I know, you're prolly asking, "Can I sell my games, and can I give my games without other people needing to own GameGuru?". Well, the answer is yes! You can save your game as standalone to allow you to share your games (yes, even selling on Steam, which the devs have stated you're allowed to do freely). However, the power to save your game as multiplayer, that is still a work in progress, and people NEED to own GameGuru to play Multiplayer. That's why I won't be talking about that at all.

Final Verdict.
What is my final verdict for GameGuru? To put it simple, the game engine rules for a making a game for fun. However, for the most serious developers,I highly suggest using UE4 or Unity, as GameGuru is meant for the developer beginners that want to have fun.
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17 Comments
76561199768168251 9 Sep, 2024 @ 9:42am 
OMG, your review is like, super detailed and awesome! I totally love how you explained everything. You're amazing! 😍✨
『HargMentor』 30 Sep, 2016 @ 12:13pm 
how long did it take you to write this XD
Klozer 18 Apr, 2016 @ 12:04pm 
Ok thanks m8!
Juggernaut 17 Apr, 2016 @ 11:58am 
Hello @Neon, it sure is! Coding in GameGuru isn't really a necessity. So even making a full game without coding will still turn out great, just as long as the game itself is good.
Klozer 17 Apr, 2016 @ 9:39am 
Hey Juggernaut, I had a question. I know litterly nothing about game design and coding and what not. Is it still worth it to buy if i intend on not coding a ton?
Juggernaut 9 Apr, 2016 @ 11:27am 
Not at the moment, no. It can only create first, and third person games. (You can only go third person with the wizard model ATM)
Juggernaut 9 Apr, 2016 @ 10:11am 
Yes, I agree. ^^
The Fire Oracle 7 Apr, 2016 @ 11:09pm 
Hello Juggernaut.

Nice informative review you gave here. "whispers" Don't tell anyone, but I suspiciously believe that most of the people who are giving this product a bad review are doing so in deception. They just don't want other people to discover how wonderful this product really is. The “greed” in them wants to keep all its glory to themselves. Perhaps they want others to stay away from its developing power. In fear, they do not want their friends to find out about GameGuru and start using it to make their own games. For if they did so, these people would find it difficult to be able to brag to those friends about their game creations "because" the other friends, who would now be using GameGuru, would be able to make games just as good, even if they never made a game in their life. lol.
The Fire Oracle 7 Apr, 2016 @ 11:08pm 
Yes that kind of power is addictive and one can easily become intoxicated in it. I must admit that sharing this products awesomeness with my friends, required a great deal of effort in restraining my own greediness that almost prevented “me” from sharing the wonderful truth about this products life altering power that is generated from its ability to create a fun game with minimal effort from the user. Between you and me.......its almost like having "The Force" in STAR WARS on our side. Lets us keep this on the down low as I do not want to start a conspiracy theory amongst the community. If the power of this product was to be placed in the wrong hands, who knows what kind of mind boggling game creations might be unleashed into the world. Thanks for sharing! : ) P.S. If this sounds Insane.. then it probably is...lol
HeyIt'sRaven 3 Mar, 2016 @ 4:45pm 
to be honest, I agree with JATDragon, and I hate the fact that its only fps "games", if you can call them games


wont be adding this to my library!:steamhappy: