GDevelop Erfahrungen

Review by an Gdevelop user for over past 4 years.

Kommentare: My overall experience using Gdevelop over the past four years has been exciting. I have seen the engine grow before my eyes through updates, and they are constantly working to improve it. The community and popularity of Gdevelop have grown significantly, and as these two factors rise, so does the user base. This gives me hope for the future of Gdevelop because I am confident that in a few years, their 3D capabilities will get better, and Gdevelop will be able to compete with top engines.

Vorteile:

I like the ease of use of managing the scenes, editing animations, adding new characters, and, most importantly, how convenient it is for us to change or add game events It is literally the best 2D game engine out there in the market and that too is so cheap. These are the major pros I like about Gdevelop.

Nachteile:

The things I don't like about Gdevelop can be counted on you fingers but their impact is huge if you see from a Game developer POV. for example the lack of 3D features I know it's new but it can be faster, secondly I think pricing while publishing or exporting your game can be little less. These are the cons I feel about Gdevelop.

The best No-Code engine and it's not even close

Vorteile:

GDevelop is a No-Code engine, but still feels like a coding engine, and I mean that in the best way possible. Unlike other visual coding engines, it doesn't overcomplicate things by having the code displayed in trees or graphs; it just has all the code as a list from top to bottom like in standard coding. I have been working on two commercial games in GDevelop that have totally different genres and every single feature I wanted to implement was possible; after two years I still have to find the limits to this software (expect for the one point mentioned in my Cons section).

Nachteile:

By far my biggest gripe with GDevelop is its lack of console support. Games developed in C#-based engines can be ported to consoles like the Nintendo Switch or the Ps4/5 more easily, but since GDevelop is based on Javascript, the process of porting the game to consoles is very convoluted and hard.

I liked it when they were 2d focussed

Kommentare: Just a bummer, helper [sensitive content hidden] being the face of literally everything doesn't help, might as well call it [sensitive content hidden]develop

Vorteile:

The reason I picked it over Godot was because it seemed like it was doing a good job caring about 2D,

Nachteile:

but it seems they've swapped all their attention to 3D which honestly seems pretty dumb given the target demo was I thought supposed to be individuals or small teams.

Redefining Game Development Education for Next Generation.

Kommentare: GDevelop has transformed our game development curriculum by making it easy for students from all backgrounds to get started. Its user-friendly interface speeds up learning, letting us concentrate more on game design concepts than on complex coding details.

Vorteile:

GDevelop's visual programming interface is great for student with little coding experience, offering an easier introduction to game design. The platform's ability to work across different devices also helps students develop versatile skills by creating games for various platforms.

Nachteile:

There is a risk that users could become too dependent on GDevelop's workflow, which might limit their availability to adapt to other popular game engines in industry.

Gdevelop review after using it for 2 years

Kommentare: Overall, I think the game engine is pretty good. Of course, there is always room for improvement, but even at its current state, gdevelop is a masterpiece, and providing it for free is an incredible feat. Just keep adding new features and updating, and you will be motivated to work even harder to improve it, knowing that your software is loved by so many.

Vorteile:

Pros: If I have to summarize my whole game development journey, the pros I felt were Gdevelop being free and open source compared to all other no-code game engines. No one on the market is as good as Gdevelop, plus it is no-code, which makes it way less complicated, and its drag-and-drop nature makes it a perfect go-to engine for your 2D game.

Nachteile:

Cons: The things I dislike about Gdevelop are as follows: first, their pricing. Recently, while I understand that they rely on donations and subscriptions to support their business model, the issue is that it is no longer very affordable. The increase in subscription prices is very noticeable. I hope you guys work on it. Secondly, I dislike Gdevelop's 3D compatibility. 3D still lacks many basic features, but I also understand that it is a 2D engine after all, and 3D is very new for them too.

3 Commercial Games Shipped on Steam

Kommentare: I created and shipped 3 fully developed indie games with GDevelop over the course of 7 years, to critical aclaim by fans. I couldn't have done that with any other engine. Gdevelop made it possible to develop the second game (Red-Tether) in only 7 months, shipping 2000+ units and reaching 98% favorable reviews. Overall the engine is extremely efficient and well suited to make professional 2d games in short timeframes.

Vorteile:

Very fast development cycle, easy to use, lots of tutorials and explanations on the wiki. The no code aspect is developed the the fullest, in contrast to other engines I tried. GDevelop actually does allow you to make full comercial games without actual programming.

Nachteile:

My main grope with GDevelop is that version 4 is unfortunately is no longer supported, eventually preventing me from updating my existing games made in that version. In some regards it also feels like a superior version in terms of usability. GDevelop 5 is slower than 4 in some regards and at times it feels like using a badly optimized website instead of a desctop app. It struggles when project get to substantial sizes. This causes things like massive delays to simple tasks like opening variable list, failing to load event sheets in their entirety or scrolling to random events when using cntrl+z. Loading external data through xml was more flexible in GDevelop 4 and some aspect of the animation viewer where more streamlined.

A perfect entry to game development for anyone

Kommentare: I have had a blast using it and would recommend it to anyone. I've created a large number of prototypes and using GDevelop has even encouraged me to get into 3D art again as I have the time to work on the art now it doesn't take me hours to make a game in other engines!

Vorteile:

The ability to cloud save is amazing. It allows me to develop on my PC or Mac or even phone/tablet without having to worry about GitHub or similar online saving. An in built art creation and editing tool is great to have and Piskel, built into GDevelop, is an amazing tool. Such a powerful tool. A simple ability to add new objects as assets either provided on the GDevelop Asset Store or my own assets is easy to use and clear to integrate. Adding new conditions and events make a lot of sense, and everything is contextual which means debugging is usually only required to ensure everything is happening in the right order. You can put together a prototype that you can expand upon in no time at all.

Nachteile:

I wish there were more in built tutorials on some of the more difficult aspects - especially 3D. I understand 3D is new but creating 3D FPS or 3rd Person Controllers would be an amazing addition.

Gdevelop is amazing

Kommentare: Overall it is great, I love it. And the build service is also really great they let us build on servers, 2 builds a day free thats awesome.

Vorteile:

I have been uisng it for quite a while at first I only used it in game jams but now I am using it in a project and it is a great experience really love it.

Nachteile:

It is a little hard to manage your game as it scales, if you are unaware of some tips and tricks.

An engine that brought me back into Game Development!

Vorteile:

I really enjoy how much the community is able to contribute to the growth and features of this game engine and the ease of use is well above all others.

Nachteile:

I feel that this engine is still in its infancy when it comes to quality of life and interface features.

Best no code game engine

Kommentare: Amazing. I always enjoy to test ideas in this engine and work on very interesting prototypes. Almost every game idea that I had can be complete develop in this engine. It's easy and powerful.

Vorteile:

No code easy workflows. You can have a working prototype very quickly. It's easy to understand. It's intuitive. There are a good amount of people helping each other in the web. Mostly all of my questions have been answered in the web (social forums)

Nachteile:

The only downside I have encounter is the lack of complex design objects. For example, creating a card game it's hard since I did not found a way to create a "Card object" that is composed of text and graphic independent elements that I could interact, and at the same time be part of a single card. Like prefab on unity or object nodes in godot.

A solo gamedev's review of GDevelop

Kommentare: Creating games with GDevelop has been a fun & fast experience so far, it's enabled me to quickly push prototypes and see what works and what doesn't. once a prototype is approved fully finished the game into something playable doesn't take as long as other engine's because of its no code ide.

Vorteile:

Gdevelop has a lot of features that are super nice and well implemented, the no code editor makes it super easy to create a base game within minutes, the animations for 2d games are really easy to set up aswell and makes using gdevelop a true alternative to other engines.

Nachteile:

I feel like the monetization, aswell as the steam integration needs to be added/improved. its documentation is a bit unclear and steam isnt implemented at all which is a highly requested feature.

Brings me closer to my childhood dream of publishing my own games.

Kommentare: There are a lot of tools for developing videogames these days, and most of them are free to some degree... But there's always a catch. For some it's the insane system requirements, for others is a steep learning curve, and for some others it's the cost. And others are just overkill if you just want to make a running or platform pixel art game.With GDevelop you get just the right tools, its very lightweight on resources, you can start from free and the learning curve it's almost inexistent, you dont even need experience coding. A compact, well optimized package that can take you from prototype to final product, quick and easy, and on lots of platforms.

Vorteile:

Really lightweight on system resources, I've even tried it on my phone and it seems totally possible to fully develop and publish at least a simple game on it. You can quickly preview your work in progress in a browser window from within the app. It provides you with everything you need to create your project from scratch and even publish the final product.Feeling lost? You can just import one of the several premade starter and tutorial projects and start building from there. There's also plenty of official videos and documentation, and they're all really easy to understand. Skill level? From zero to hero.The price? You can start from free, there's a lot of free resources and assets and if you want to go the next level, the premium ones are really accesible. You can also subscribe to the premium version with cloud features, etc, the starting point being literally that of a sandwich a month.

Nachteile:

I personally won't use it, but 3D seems a bit limited, at least for big complex projects... For simple lightweight games it seems good enough.

I love GDevelop

Kommentare: I was using unreal and it was a mess with all the stuff that I didnt need loading...I got nothing done but with GD I could... It really is a great NDE and I am excited about the future and the 3d development.

Vorteile:

It's really great, I can't believe I only recently heard of it. I love that I can create the game and development that I want with a wonderful no code system. It blows me away with all the features. Very great.

Nachteile:

It sucks that there is no deployment for Iphone, very disappointing. Also there seems to be less love for the mac as I have notices a bunch of "not working" aspects for mac computers, which blows. Also, there are so many features that I find it very hard to discover how to use them all... maybe the coding part could get some type of visual rework for the UI.

Best no-code platform I've ever used

Kommentare: Amazing. I will never go back to another platform after discovering GDevelop. I may actually be able to finish the game I've been dreaming about for years.

Vorteile:

It was ridiculously, and I truly mean that, to pick up and start creating with GDevelop. I have no idea how I haven't discovered this tool sooner after trying (and failing) to get any momentum with Unity, Godot, Game Salad, and others.This is hands down the easiest, most intuitive, and quickest toolset I have ever used for game creation. I was blown away when I picked up GDevelop for the first time and created a simple physics game in less than 30 minutes, and that is with learning the platform from scratch.

Nachteile:

It can be easy to quickly get lost in the logic branches, but that's simple to avoid with some planning and use of groupings and comments. It becomes habit quickly to keep things organized.

Developing games with GDevelop since 2021

Kommentare: It's really easy to use and it's perfect for a beginner. It's great for small games but I don't see it being a good option for bigger projects that will be distributed on mobile

Vorteile:

It's easy to use and code free. This, combined with the "one button" export allowed me to start making games and earn without knowing how to code

Nachteile:

As a developer, I don't have much control over the core parts of my games. I often struggle with the performance of my game (which are low due to JavaScript) and with the integration of certain features that require SDKs. Sometimes it seems like the engine is specifically made for small pixel art games. Game's files on Android are limited to 150mb because there's no way to integrate the Play Store function to split game's assets into multiple files. For admob, it's been months and there's still no way to have GDPR message support in my games.

Gdevelop Review

Kommentare: Overall, using GDevelop was a really fun experience. I have been using it for 2+ years and have made many mini games in it before. Really a good game engine if you want to make 2D mobile games, or if you want to participate in game jams.

Vorteile:

GdDevelop is a really easy-to-use game engine that has many built-in features that makes game development a breeze. It also has a great, growing community with lots of potential. It also van export to many platforms, such as web, android and pc. Moreover, the game engine is open-sourced and can be used completely for free.

Nachteile:

Asset management can get quite messy while using GDevelop. For example, the animation editor would require you to splice your spritesheet into individual frames first in an external engine before you can use it in your game. Another thing is that the features may be quite slow or buggy. Exported games (especially web exports) would also sometimes have occasional drops in frame rate.

GDevelop: The Free and No-code engine - Perfect for those who don't know how to program!

Kommentare: GDevelop is a easy to use engine that requires no coding! I myself am an artist, this engine allowed me to make my own games even though I don't know how to program code. Its been a blast using this engine and making my own games in it. The best part is the the IDE is open-source, meaning I don't have to pay for a subscription if I want to!

Vorteile:

You don’t need to be a coding expert to use GDevelop. It’s super user-friendly and you can make a game in no time. The event system is a total game-changer for me. It’s perfect for beginners. The Engine has an awesome community, the folks in the GDevelop community are super cool and helpful. They’ve got a new template for in-app purchases that’s way easier than other engines. Need to prototype fast? GDevelop’s got your back. You can switch from a prototype to a real project in no time.

Nachteile:

The built-in pixel art editor, “Piskel”, can be a bit of a pain. It sometimes crashes when you hit undo. Feature Overload: There are so many features that it can be tough to figure out how to use them all. While GDevelop is great for basic 2D games, it doesn’t pack the same punch as some of its competitors like Unity or Unreal Engine, since it runs in Javascript and HTML its not recommended for making big games. The documentation could be clearer, its a bit vague and outdated. Although the tutorials on youtube from the official channel are pretty good. The mobile app has almost all the same options as the desktop version, but the layout isn’t as useful, and arranging sprites/zooming can be frustrating. The 3D feature is still pretty new and needs some work.

Surprisingly Great Gamedev Tool

Kommentare: Overall I thoroughly enjoy myself every time I'm working in GDevelop. I've always used code-based solutions before and never expected something like this to work so well and so intuitively. I thought I'd be able to make simple games at best, but the tools provided allow for an incredible level of depth and detail, much more than it would appear at first glance.

Vorteile:

It was surprisingly easy to understand how to do things. When I first tried it out, I spent an hour going through overview tutorials, then I just started adding things, and until I started to deal with more complicated concepts, I was usually able to quickly find a way to do anything I wanted. Even when I got to the more complicated concepts, I was able to find tutorials, or extensions, or discussions that helped me move forward with very little pain.

Nachteile:

There are a few convenience features that I hope will be added, such as making it easier to duplicate an animation and making it easier to make an object follow a specific path.

My Only Choice By Choice

Kommentare: Highly positive and my go-to these days

Vorteile:

Easily adapted from other Dev Environments and porting projects was almost turnkey.

Nachteile:

Mobile bugs on certain project saving mechanisms

A coder experience on a no-code engine

Kommentare: Overall, I was surprised by this game engine, in a fantastic way. Its community is evolving, the engine is growing its potential every day, and it is easy to pickup and very performant. So far, I'm sticking with it for the long-term and I believe it's great not only for teaching game design basics, but also reaching high-quality projects.

Vorteile:

I think it's way more intuitive than other engines. Without watching any of its amazing official tutorials or reading its complete wiki, you could create something simple in your very first try.I code on a daily basis, so I was used to working with other engines/frameworks that use mainly code to work out functionalities. I bumped into GDevelop accidentally and I liked how powerful it can be, I strongly believe its current potential has not been fully exploited. The extensions systems, ability to write custom code, and external layouts/events makes it also interesting for experienced developers. But it's still very beginner-friendly, allowing almost anyone with no game design experience to come out with a game/interactive story/graphical guide. It is free and open-source, two things that I really value, and it is constantly evolving.Haven't seen another engine matching the export features of GDevelop, in 10 minutes and no more than 5 clicks you could have an HTML5, Android, Windows, Linux, macOS distribution, ready to go. And only one click away to publish to their own game page.

Nachteile:

It has a really cool mobile app (with almost all the same options as the desktop one) but its layout is not as useful, and arranging sprites/zooming can be very frustrating.Although it has support for tiles/tile maps, it would be very convenient if it has it as a native feature.3D still needs some work, it's a recent feature, and I'm sure it will evolve.One thing that may be a deal-breaker is that it currently stores all the game logic in a single-file. Whether this is really convenient for sharing or copying your game, it could be frustrating when you are collaborating through git, for example. I think that changing the way logic is stored could help a team collaborate better and reach bigger projects and easier scaling.

GDevelop: Why it is the Best Tool for Creatives

Kommentare: Overall, I have had a very positive experience using GDevelop. I use it mainly to bring my inspirations to life, and it has been more than adequate in doing so. I work primarily in trying to make fun educational games, and it has been a very easy, consistent platform to bring my creations to life in a satisfying way.

Vorteile:

For creative people, I like that GDevelop provides an instant platform to translate your creativity into a truly interactive media for your audience to enjoy. Besides games, you can create interactive notebooks, educational material, a digital journal, the list goes on and on. The ease of use of the block code makes it very easy to build your scenes, the bountiful tutorials help to see how things work, and the forum community is very active and eager to assist in a friendly and helpful way. It is an amazing tool to work with!

Nachteile:

So far, the only cons I have found in my use of GDevelop are two things. One, I greatly wish that the window size/position would be remembered upon launch of the app. GDevelop always launches full screen, and it would be awesome if it would just launch to last window size/position. Second, I do wish there was a better way of implementing tweens at times. It does seem like there is a bit of tiresome code that needs to be implemented for a tween sequence to work. This may just be the way tweens are, but it is a bit tedious. I bit better official documentation would also be helpful.

GDevelop Review From A 3D Artist Perspective

Kommentare: I’ve had a very good experience so far and as I still build my game after 1 year I have learned so much and feel I am progressing a lot. I now feel like I can make any type of game in Gdevelop. Love the software and keep improving!

Vorteile:

The No code aspect is a huge part of why I started using it and the ease of use / quick learning I experienced were stellar. I love the interface and how easy it is to visualize your conditions and actions working together. It’s a very intuitive system and for someone like me with experience using 3D software, I picked up on GDevelop fairly quick and now I feel I am near Expert Level after almost 1 year. I also love the ease of build creation and live / mobile preview! Very smart!

Nachteile:

I feel like there can be better organizational tools for developers. I see there is groups in conditions but it would be better to expand upon the customization for Ease of Life changes while coding and setting up large numbers of conditions and objects. Specifically I want to have nested object folders like in all 3D outliners such as Blender or Maya.

Gdevelop review

Kommentare: This piece of software is great. It makes my job easier and more efficient. Exporting is easy. I like the fact that I can still export to manual build, many platforms don’t have that

Vorteile:

Ease of use, the software is easy to navigate and use. The free assets and the asset store is a great feature. The recently added one click exporting for iOS is a great time saver since building with Xcode sucks

Nachteile:

The fact that I’m only limited to using JavaScript isn’t great. Although I understand that due to the visual coding.

Empowering Learning Through Project Creation

Kommentare: My overall experience with GDevelop has been positive. It's a fantastic tool for beginners and hobbyists to start with game development, offering an intuitive interface and plenty of resources to get started.

Vorteile:

Gdevelop excels in empowering learners through project creation.The flexibility and ease of use in gdevelop are what I liked most. It offers a wide range of features for game development, from simple 2D games to more complex projects 3d.

Nachteile:

More advanced users may find themselves wanting more sophisticated features and customization options and 3d workspace more implemented.

Phantom Inc. most used software and games development

Kommentare: Amazing, nothing but amazing

Vorteile:

I like how the application is built. The development team considered every user of the application and produced an app that can be used by everyone.

Nachteile:

Although I find it easy to use, the team can improve it's application layout