Out of Early Access! Pixel Game Maker MV 1.0.0 Update!
Hello Everyone!
We are proud to announce the release of the v1.0.0 of Pixel Game Maker MV!
We received a lot of constructive feedback during the Early Access, and it helped us to improve the software greatly.
In addition to our coming out of the Early Access period, we are also about to release a 30-day trial version of Pixel Game Maker MV!
Also, don't forget about the upcoming Pixel Game Maker MV Game Development Challenge! The contest will start on October 3rd, and the winner will have their submission released on the Nintendo Switch. Any combination of art style and genre are welcome!
For more info, please visit our Itch.io page from October 3rd.
Please give it a try! We are looking forward to seeing your projects!
October 3rd will also see a physical release of Pixel Game Maker MV in Japan, but Steam users shall not be forgotten! To celebrate the launch, Pixel Game Maker is now 30% off!
Finally, 1.0.0 is not the final update for Pixel Game Maker MV!
We spent our time in Early Access focused on building a stable platform, and we feel that we have finally achieved that goal.
Going forward, our focus will be on addressing user requests for quality of life and functional enhancements, such as UI refinements or the addition of functionality like a database system.
Please stay excited for these future updates as we continue onwards!
Thank you for your support of Pixel Game Maker MV!
■Updates
Additions
Updated the End User License Agreement
Added the Steel Sword Story (Demo) and La Mulana 2 sample projects
Bug Fixes (Player)
Fixed a bug that could cause Objects to be detected as being incorrectly in the air when on a Slope
"How to switch to Branches"
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select the Beta tab and select the target version and close Properties.
"How to switch to Default"
Please execute the following process to revert from other versions to the current release.
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select "None - don't participate in any Beta programs" and close Properties.
Steel Sword Story: Final Character Introductions - OMG Bosses!
We've come a long way to get here, but it's time for the final round of Steel Sword Story character introductions: the bosses!
■Minotus Bull demons summoned from the demon world by Rufus. Their jump and squash attack is powerful enough to raise the ground. Be careful not to get hit by the flames they spit from their mouths.
■Jagan Deformed monsters summoned from the demon world by Rufus. They throw acid from their surrounding spheres and shoot magic bullets from their eyes. Be careful, as they emit electricity from their whole bodies when angered.
Of course, these two aren't the only bosses out to stop Azul from completing his journey...!
Think you're hardcore enough to guide Azul as he takes down all these bosses and saves the kingdom from impending doom like a... boss?
Steel Sword Story: Character Introduction Pt. 4 - Oh Snap! Monsters!
Hello players,
While Steel Sword Story is a compact, smaller-scale game, it's chock full of various monsters - all with their own movements and attacks they'll use to try to stop Azul on his journey.
Today we'll introduce some of said baddies!
■Dark Knight Knights Rufus summoned from the demon world. They block Azul's path in the castle. The trick is to watch for their attacks. Take advantage of their tight defense and find an opening for a chance to win.
■Cobol A tribe of small demons living in cave-like forts with the intelligence of a human child. Nonviolent by nature, they coexisted nicely with humans, until recently... Be careful of projectiles thrown from higher up.
■Mow A boar or elephant-like beast. Get rammed by one of these heavy guys and you'll be in a world of pain. However, they are super reckless, so if you dodges their attacks, you may have a chance to fight back.
■Zom The dead bodies of former citizens who were killed by Rufus's biological weapons. Nothing can be done to save these wandering souls, and all one can do is to destroy their bodies and free them from their eternal suffering.
■Helm Puppet knights created by Rufus's soul-sealing magic. They look cute and kind of funny, but it's dangerous to underestimate the sheer volume of number of attacks and mass.
■Wizom Former court magicians who were fascinated by evil magic. Blue ones emit thunder, purple ones fire, and black ones dark magic. The trick to fighting them is to dodge and close the gap immediately.
■Octapo A turban shell octopus. It jumps out when prey comes near. The blue ones spit red poison ink, so be careful. There are also rare species that crawl out of the water and walk on land in dark places such as caves.
■Crow A large round bird that swoops down from the sky when finding prey. They are omnivorous and sometimes target humans. Due to their intelligence and dexterity, some of them grab rocks and drop them from the sky.
■Pom/Mother Pom Earthworms with a red, fruity appearance. Many males cling to the female Mother Pom. They put more emphasis on survival as a group than on individuals, and when attacked, males self-destruct to protect females.
■Byob Enormous viscous organisms that live beneath the earth. They scatter bubbles of highly acidic gastric juice to kill prey, and suck nutrients from the corpse using roots wriggling underground.
Are YOU a bad enough dude to press on through the waves of monsters and make it all the way to the final boss?!
In the next and final post, we'll introduce some of the bosses as well!
Steel Sword Story: Character Introduction Pt. 3 - Rich & Diverse NPCs!
Hello players,
Apart from the characters introduced in Pt. 2, Steel Sword Story has a bunch of other awesome characters as well.
Check out the game for yourself to witness their cute and quirky yet finely detailed little sprite movements!
■Marrone Azul's horse, with whom he has shared joy and sorrow since he was a knight. She ran away from the kingdom to follow her exiled master.
Some of the horse guard, dissatisfied with the series of incidents, helped her out.
■Grigio A burglar offering his skills to the highest bidder. Calls himself ""the most famous thief in the capital"". He never steals from the poor and does not harm others as a rule, and acts as though he's somehow a righteous thief.
■Beige A poor merchant who suffered misfortune while stopping by the kingdom for business. He encountered Azul while making his escape, and the fact that he's able to continue operating in such a situation is pretty impressive.
■Groen An eccentric merchant who escaped war by opening shop inside a cave. It is said that he did not notice the situation outside at all because he was always quiet to begin with.
■Verde A Grass Mage who escaped disaster by collecting mana by the shore of a lake. She has a laid-back personality and often sings strange parody songs. Apparently gets her feelings hurt when called the ""Moss Mage"".
Next time we'll introduce the enemy characters! Don't miss it!
Steel Sword Story - the cute little pixel game.
The characters appearing in the game are all painstakingly crafted and thought out.
Today we're going to introduce the second batch of SSS characters!
■Beige A poor merchant who suffered misfortune while stopping by the kingdom for business. He encountered Azul while making his escape, and the fact that he's able to continue operating in such a situation is pretty impressive.
■Cobol A tribe of small demons living in cave-like forts with the intelligence of a human child. Nonviolent by nature, they coexisted nicely with humans, until recently... Be careful of projectiles thrown from higher up.
■Zom The dead bodies of former citizens who were killed by Rufus's biological weapons. Nothing can be done to save these wandering souls, and all one can do is to destroy their bodies and free them from their eternal suffering.
■Mow A boar or elephant-like beast. Get rammed by one of these heavy guys and you'll be in a world of pain. However, they are super reckless, so if you dodges their attacks, you may have a chance to fight back.
Check out SSS and get to know all these characters and more!
Thank you very much for playing Ver. 1.0 and for your outstanding feedback.
We also greatly appreciate everyone's bug reports.
Based on reports we've received from multiple players, we've fixed certain bugs and have updated the game to Ver. 1.01.
Please download the latest updated version.
Bug Fixes
・ Fix bug door does not open
・ Fix bug players sometimes get buried in the ground during the boss battle.
Please be sure to download the latest version, and we hope you continue to enjoy Steel Sword Story!
Old-school 2D Side-scrolling Action Game Steel Sword Story Released!
Today we were finally able to release the Pixel Game Maker MV-created sword & sorcery action title Steel Sword Story!
Here we'd like to introduce you to some of the awesome characters you'll meet in the game.
■Azul Palan Brau
The story's hero. Former Aurum Kingdom Imperial Guard. A skilled young swordsman, he was wrongfully accused of a crime and exiled. Some say that it was his love for the princess that angered the king.
■Prime Minister Rufus
The prime minister handling the daily affairs of Aurum Kingdom in place of King Ouro. His political skills, both externally and behind closed doors, are excellent, but his origins are a mystery.
■Rose
Princess of Aurum Kingdom. Against her father's wishes, she has fallen in love with Azul, the Imperial Guardsman who has been protecting her since childhood.
■Ouro III
King of Aurum Kingdom. Extremely strict, but not cruel. Somewhat naïve due to inheriting the throne in a time of peace, this naivete is taken advantage of by Rufus.
■Minotus
Bull demons summoned from the demon world by Rufus. Their jump and squash attack is powerful enough to raise the ground. Be careful not to get hit by the flames they spit from their mouths.
These are the guys and girls who will be appearing in the game and providing the story with its heart and soul.
We really just can't get over these painstakingly crafted pixel graphics, and we're sure you're gonna dig them, too!
We'll be back soon with more character introductions, so stay tuned!
Old-school 2D Side-scrolling Action Game Steel Sword Story Released!
Today we were finally able to release the Pixel Game Maker MV-created sword & sorcery action title Steel Sword Story!
Here we'd like to introduce you to some of the awesome characters you'll meet in the game.
■Azul Palan Brau
The story's hero. Former Aurum Kingdom Imperial Guard. A skilled young swordsman, he was wrongfully accused of a crime and exiled. Some say that it was his love for the princess that angered the king.
■Prime Minister Rufus
The prime minister handling the daily affairs of Aurum Kingdom in place of King Ouro. His political skills, both externally and behind closed doors, are excellent, but his origins are a mystery.
■Rose
Princess of Aurum Kingdom. Against her father's wishes, she has fallen in love with Azul, the Imperial Guardsman who has been protecting her since childhood.
■Ouro III
King of Aurum Kingdom. Extremely strict, but not cruel. Somewhat naïve due to inheriting the throne in a time of peace, this naivete is taken advantage of by Rufus.
■Minotus
Bull demons summoned from the demon world by Rufus. Their jump and squash attack is powerful enough to raise the ground. Be careful not to get hit by the flames they spit from their mouths.
These are the guys and girls who will be appearing in the game and providing the story with its heart and soul.
We really just can't get over these painstakingly crafted pixel graphics, and we're sure you're gonna dig them, too!
We'll be back soon with more character introductions, so stay tuned!
Made in PGMMV: Steel Sword Story Full Version Set for Release on June 21st!
Hello everyone,
The full version of 2D side-scrolling action game Steel Sword Story, created in Pixel Game Maker MV and currently available in Trial Ver. form, is scheduled for release on June 21st (Fri.).
A true old-school 2D action game to bring back memories of the good old days.
■Save the kingdom - armed with with nothing but your rusty, old steel sword!
Having lost everything his status and been forced into exile, Azul faces off against the threat encroaching upon the kingdom with nothing but his rusty, old steel sword!
■Fight off waves of enemies
Your foes will come at you with all sorts of attacks!
Deftly evade injury - and death - and take each and every one of them down!
■Hardcore Boss Fights
The boss battles are insane!
Grab your sword and conjure up some magic and fight to the death!
Steel Sword Story, while compact in size, is a surprisingly deeply crafted and fulfilling, high-quality game.
It's also extremely budget-friendly! Stick it in your Wishlist today and get ready for the full release!
Made in PGMMV: Steel Sword Story Full Version Set for Release on June 21st!
Hello everyone,
The full version of 2D side-scrolling action game Steel Sword Story, created in Pixel Game Maker MV and currently available in Trial Ver. form, is scheduled for release on June 21st (Fri.).
A true old-school 2D action game to bring back memories of the good old days.
■Save the kingdom - armed with with nothing but your rusty, old steel sword!
Having lost everything his status and been forced into exile, Azul faces off against the threat encroaching upon the kingdom with nothing but his rusty, old steel sword!
■Fight off waves of enemies
Your foes will come at you with all sorts of attacks!
Deftly evade injury - and death - and take each and every one of them down!
■Hardcore Boss Fights
The boss battles are insane!
Grab your sword and conjure up some magic and fight to the death!
Steel Sword Story, while compact in size, is a surprisingly deeply crafted and fulfilling, high-quality game.
It's also extremely budget-friendly! Stick it in your Wishlist today and get ready for the full release!
